Cool MateMeaning of Possibly
used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain
In simple words: maybe or maybe not; not sure
Possibly in a sentence
- It could possibly rain tomorrow, so take an umbrella.
- She is possibly the best candidate for the job.
- We might possibly finish the project earlier than expected.
- He possibly left his keys at home.
- There is possibly a misunderstanding in the instructions.
How to use Possibly
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'.
Grammar pattern
possibly + verb
Memory hint
Think of 'possible' with a little twist of doubt, like a question mark at the end.
Related words
Collocations with Possibly
- possibly true
- possibly available
- possibly dangerous
Synonyms for Possibly
Opposites of Possibly
Common mistakes with Possibly
- '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').
Possibly appears in
Possibly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ربما
يمكن أن يكون أو لا يكون؛ لست متأكدًا
- Bengaliবাংলা
সম্ভবত
হতেও পারে, নাও হতে পারে; নিশ্চিত নয়
- GermanDeutsch
Möglicherweise
vielleicht oder vielleicht auch nicht; nicht sicher
- SpanishEspañol
Posiblemente
quizás o quizás no; no estoy seguro
- Persianفارسی
شاید
شاید یا شاید نه؛ مطمئن نیستم
- FrenchFrançais
Possiblement, Peut-être
Peut-être ou peut-être pas ; pas sûr.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संभवतः
शायद हाँ या शायद नहीं; यकीन नहीं है
- ItalianItaliano
Forse, Magari
Forse sì o forse no; non sono sicuro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Possivelmente, Talvez
Talvez sim, talvez não; não tenho certeza.
- RussianРусский
Возможно, Может быть
Может быть, а может и нет; не уверен.
- Urduاردو
ممکن ہے، شاید
شاید ہاں یا شاید نہیں؛ یقین نہیں
- Chinese中文
可能
也许或也许不是；不确定
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Frequently asked questions about Possibly
What does Possibly mean?
maybe or maybe not; not sure
What is the definition of Possibly?
used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain
How do you use Possibly in a sentence?
It could possibly rain tomorrow, so take an umbrella.
Can you give another example of Possibly?
She is possibly the best candidate for the job.
What are synonyms for Possibly?
Common alternatives include perhaps.
What is the opposite of Possibly?
Opposite meanings include definitely, certainly.
What words go with Possibly?
It commonly pairs with possibly true, possibly available, possibly dangerous.
What are common mistakes when using Possibly?
'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').
How do you pronounce Possibly?
US: /["/ˈpɑːsəbli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɒsəbli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Possibly?
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'.
What CEFR level is Possibly?
"Possibly" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.