conceivably

adverb

con·​ceiv·​ably kən-ˈsē-və-blē 

1

: in a conceivable manner

2

: it may be conceived : possibly

we could conceivably finish next week

Synonyms of conceivably

• possibly
• maybe
• perhaps
• probably

Examples of conceivably in a Sentence

we could conceivably finish the project next week

Recent Examples on the Web

Only indiscriminate, promiscuous lovers of candy, any candy, could conceivably stomach a pound or two of candy corn before dinner, as Jerry Cohen and I can without heavy breathing. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

Every business has to at least now consider, as standard risk management, how Musk could conceivably throttle vital Starlink service despite prior contractual agreements. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn, a 6-9, 240-pound senior, has joined the roster and could conceivably be ready to face Bidunga on Wednesday despite limited practice time. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

This news conceivably means Moton will assume starting duties just as rookie offensive tackle Monroe Freeling recovers from a knee injury. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for conceivably

• inconceivably
• irretrievably
• unbelievably