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possibly

adv. sent.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈpɑsəbɫi// UK //pˈɒsəbli// pos·si·bly General-service

adv. used to say that something might be true or might happen, but you are not 100% sure. It is a common way to talk about chances or options.

adv. used to indicate that something is feasible or likely to occur, though not certain. Often functions as a hedge to soften a statement or request.


SIMPLE

I will possibly go to the party tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

The flight is delayed, so we will possibly arrive after the hotel check-in closes.

COMPLEX

While the initial results are promising, the team will possibly need to conduct further trials to confirm the long-term safety of the new treatment.

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Origin

From possible + -ly.

Usage

As a sentence adverb, it often appears after the first auxiliary verb or at the beginning of a response.

Pitfall

It is possibly that he forgot.It is possible that he forgot.Learners often use the adverb 'possibly' where the adjective 'possible' is required after the verb 'to be'.

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