Added 6 October 2026
possibly
/ˈpɒs.ə.bli/ adverb
In Latin: fortasse, fortassis Wiktionary
adverb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about possibly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.
Possibly, they will make gains in the midterm elections.
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In the realm of possibility; indicates that the action may successfully be performed (is not impossible) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker that might limit the performance.
I'm much stronger than you, so you can't possibly win.