Meaning
Used to say that something may be true or may happen, but you are not sure.
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Word origin
From possible plus ly, from Latin posse, meaning to be able.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- posse
- English cognates
- possible, potent
Examples
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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.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 6: possibly, inspector, celebrate and 7 more words.