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pos·si·bly
 possibly
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- pronunciation:
- pa
sih
bli
- features:
- Word Parts
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adverb |
| definition 1: |
If you will possibly miss the bus, there is a chance that you will miss the bus. If you are possibly the smartest kid in the class, then you might be the smartest. There is a chance that you are the smartest.
The rainbow I saw was possibly the most beautiful one I have ever seen.The doctor said that my grandmother can possibly come home from the hospital tomorrow.- synonyms:
- maybe, perhaps
- antonyms:
- certainly
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| definition 2: |
Sometimes we use the word "possibly" when we ask if there is any way or any chance that someone might or could do something. We also sometimes use "possibly" when we say that there is no chance that someone can or will do something.
Could you possibly lend me your bike for the race?I'm sorry. I can't possibly help you this weekend.- similar words:
- somehow
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