possibly in English: Used to say that something may be true or may happen, but you are not sure. (adverb)

Translation

Used to say that something may be true or may happen, but you are not sure.

Word origin

From possible plus ly, from Latin posse, meaning to be able.

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"Possibly" softens what you are saying.

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It can start the sentence, like maybe and perhaps.

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With "cannot" it means there is no way at all.

maybe

It could be true or could happen, but you are not sure; perhaps.

perhaps

It could be true or could happen, but you are not sure; maybe.

possible

Able to happen or be done.

probably

Almost certainly, but not for sure.

sure

Knowing that something is true and having no doubt about it.

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