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

That’s true even for routine reviews without any surprises, but add to that the potential for people to challenge the review and force costly reexamination or even litigation — something that practically anyone who might conceivably be affected by a development can do. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026

Emanuel is not just a super-agent — one that could conceivably turn a kickoff specialist into a top action star — these days. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026

As a practical matter, this means athletes and their schools in different jurisdictions are being treated differently, with some conceivably gaining competitive advantages. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026

And both the scuttlebutt and spoilers could conceivably conspire to hurt the bottom line. —Chris Lee, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for conceivably

• inconceivably
• irretrievably
• unbelievably