possibly

Meanings

• adverb

  capable of being the case or true; likely but not certain

  - "The weather is possibly going to improve tomorrow."
  - "He might have possibly seen the thief."
  - "It is possibly the best solution to the problem."

• adjective

  having or showing a reasonable chance of being the case

  - "The test results were possibly inconclusive."
  - "The possibly dangerous situation required immediate attention."
  - "The possibly contaminated food was recalled."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɑsəbli/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

certainly , impossibly , inevitably

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Synonyms

conceivably , maybe , perhaps , potentially

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with possibly
perhaps , grasps , clasps , hasps , maps , naps , snaps , raps

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Homophones

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1. possibly (en) : capable of being the case or true; likely but not certain
   

2. possible (en) : capable of being or may be or be potentially; able to exist or occur
   

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Variants

List of all variants of possibly that leads to same result
possibly , where can (someone) (possibly) be , where can be , where can possibly be , where can someone be , where can someone possibly be

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Forms

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The past tense and past participle of 'possibly' is 'was possibly' or 'had been possibly'. There are no other significant forms.

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Etymology

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From Old French possiblement, from possibler, to be able, from potest, potere, to be able, have power

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Trivia

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1. The word 'possibly' contains the letter 's' three times.

2. In the Harry Potter series, 'possibly' is used to describe the nature of the prophecy given by Sybill Trelawney.

3. The word 'possibly' is derived from the Latin word 'potest,' meaning 'power' or 'ability'.

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Related Concepts

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1. probability: The chance or likelihood that something will happen or be the case.

2. uncertainty: A state of doubt or lack of clarity regarding a situation or outcome.

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Culture

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In literature, 'possibly' is often used to express uncertainty, doubt, or speculation. In art, it can represent the concept of ambiguity or the possibility of multiple interpretations. In music, it can be used to convey a sense of suspense or anticipation.

How to Memorize "possibly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a coin that can land on heads or tails. The outcome is 'possibly' heads or 'possibly' tails.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'possibly' with the idea of a coin flip or a 50-50 chance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Possibly means 50-50, like a coin that may land on heads or tails.'

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