conceivably

adverb

con·​ceiv·​ably kən-ˈsē-və-blē How to pronounce conceivably (audio)
Synonyms of conceivablynext
1
: in a conceivable manner
2
: it may be conceived : possibly
we could conceivably finish next week

Examples of conceivably in a Sentence

we could conceivably finish the project next week
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Ohio State could conceivably struggle in a shootout, as QB Julian Sayin has not been asked to win any games this season in that fashion. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025 The Steelers and Ravens have two showdowns in the final five weeks, conceivably with the AFC North on the line. Austin Mock, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025 Also keep in mind that a Mississippi loss at Mississippi State could conceivably push UM past the Rebels, though that’s no sure thing. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 Hamels has a fringy case as a starting pitcher and could conceivably be enshrined someday, but not this year. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conceivably

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of conceivably was in 1625

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“Conceivably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceivably. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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