Possibly meaning

What does “possibly” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“possibly” is an adverb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: by chance.

possibly

adverb

by chance
“perhaps she will call tomorrow”
“we may possibly run into them at the concert”
Synonymsperchance perhaps maybe mayhap peradventure
to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means
“they can't possibly get here in time for the funeral?”
Oppositesimpossibly

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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