Meaning & use
possibly
Perhaps; used to indicate that something may be true or may happen, without certainty.
See it in a sentence
She's possibly the most talented violinist in the entire orchestra.
We might possibly finish the project early if the weather cooperates.
A note on using this word
Possibly can soften a strong claim, as in possibly the best, or express genuine uncertainty about a future event.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
definitelycertainly
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