Possibly: meaning, definitions and examples
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possibly
[ ˈpɒsɪbli ]
in uncertain situations
Used to express uncertainty or doubt about something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I will possibly come to the party tonight.
- She will possibly be late for the meeting.
- The weather forecast is possibly wrong.
as a polite suggestion
Used to suggest something in a polite or indirect way.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- You could possibly ask your boss for a raise.
- Have you possibly considered a different approach?
- We could possibly meet for coffee later.
Translations
Translations of the word "possibly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 possivelmente
🇮🇳 संभवतः
🇩🇪 möglicherweise
🇮🇩 mungkin
🇺🇦 можливо
🇵🇱 możliwie
🇯🇵 おそらく
🇫🇷 peut-être
🇪🇸 posiblemente
🇹🇷 muhtemelen
🇰🇷 아마도
🇸🇦 ربما
🇨🇿 možná
🇸🇰 možno
🇨🇳 可能
🇸🇮 morda
🇮🇸 mögulega
🇰🇿 мүмкін
🇬🇪 ალბათ
🇦🇿 mümkün
🇲🇽 posiblemente
Word origin
The word 'possibly' originated from the Middle English word 'possible', which came from the Old French word 'possible', based on the Latin word 'possibilis', from 'posse' meaning 'be able'. The concept of possibility has been a fundamental part of human language and thought for centuries, reflecting our capacity to imagine and consider alternative outcomes.