possibly

Word parts

possible + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈpɑsəbli/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpɒsɪbli/

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Adverb

Positive possibly

Comparative more possibly

Superlative most possibly

1. You use possibly to say that something might be true.
   • Synonyms: maybe, perhaps and potentially
   • Antonym: certainly

   This is possibly the biggest tree in the city.

Related words

• possible