Cool MateMaybe it's also possible vs Possibly
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Maybe it's also possible
Top 3,000 (common)
Possibly
Top 2,000 (common)B1adverb
Most common: Possibly
| Maybe it's also possible | Possibly | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈmeɪbi ɪts ˈɔːlsoʊ ˈpɒsəbl//🇺🇸 //ˈmeɪbi ɪts ˈɔlsoʊ ˈpɑsəbl// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈpɒsəbli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpɑːsəbli/"]/ |
| Meaning | It might be possible. | maybe or maybe not; not sure |
| Example | Maybe it's also possible to complete the project early. | It could possibly rain tomorrow, so take an umbrella. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | B1 |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | maybe it's true, maybe it's worth, maybe it's best, maybe it's fine, maybe it's necessary | possibly true, possibly available, possibly dangerous |
| Antonyms | - | definitely, certainly |
| Common mistakes | Using 'may' instead of 'maybe' incorrectly., Confusing with 'perhaps' which is more formal., Omitting 'it's' and saying just 'maybe possible'. | 'Possibly' is often confused with 'probably'—they mean different things., Learners may omit 'possibly' in sentences where it's needed., Some learners incorrectly use 'possibly' with the gerund form (e.g., 'possibly going'). |
| Usage notes | Used to suggest a possibility; appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid in very formal contexts. | Use 'possibly' when you want to express uncertainty or doubt about something. It's generally neutral, suitable for both spoken and written contexts, but avoid it in very formal writing where you might prefer words like 'potentially'. |
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Frequently asked questions: Maybe it's also possible vs Possibly
What's the difference between Maybe it's also possible and Possibly?
Maybe it's also possible: It might be possible. Possibly: maybe or maybe not; not sure
Which is more common: Maybe it's also possible and Possibly?
Possibly is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Maybe it's also possible: Maybe it's also possible to complete the project early. Possibly: It could possibly rain tomorrow, so take an umbrella.
Can I use Maybe it's also possible and Possibly interchangeably?
Not always. Maybe it's also possible and Possibly are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.