Synonyms of possibly

possibly

adverb

ˈpä-sə-blē 

as in maybe

it is possible

he may possibly recover after such a serious mistake, but it doesn't seem likely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• maybe
• perhaps
• probably
• surely
• conceivably
• sure
• certainly
• likely
• mayhap
• perchance
• undoubtedly
• supposedly
• presumably
• doubtless
• assumably
• supposably
• presumedly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of possibly

But experts are hopeful that at least some of California’s first sea turtles will go the distance — and possibly return. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

There’s the perspective of Pro Football Focus, which asserts Marshall has been as bad as any NFL cornerback could possibly be but appears to be basing that partly on incorrect data. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

China could possibly launch its new aircraft carrier by the end of next year, according to a report. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Research suggests that sauna use may support blood pressure, help with exercise recovery, and possibly increase some adaptations to resistance exercise. — Jamie Wolff, HEALTH, 30 Oct. 2026