Possibly
ˈpɒsɪbli
Definitions
Used to indicate that something is likely or may happen, or that something is true.
ˈpɒsɪbli
Expressing a possibility or likelihood
She is possibly the most talented student in the class.
💡 Simply: It means 'maybe.' Like, 'Maybe it will rain today?'. The answer is possibly!
👶 For kids: Means something might happen or might be true. Like, "It's possibly going to snow!"
More Examples
The train is possibly delayed due to the bad weather.
I will possibly go to the party, depending on how I feel.
How It's Used
"It's possibly the best film of the year."
"The effects are possibly related to climate change."
Idioms & expressions
as possibly as
To the greatest degree of possibility.
"We want to find the solution as possibly as we can."
From Middle English `possiblie`, from Old French `possible`, from Latin `possibilis` ('able to be done, possible').
The word 'possibly' has been used since the late 14th century to express potential or probability.
Memory tip
Think of 'possibly' as a light switch on a chance. Maybe it's on, maybe it's off.