Arguably vs Possibly

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Arguably

Top 2000 (comune)C1adverb

Possibly

Top 2000 (comune)B1adverb
 ArguablyPossibly
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈɑːɡjuəbli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈpɒsəbli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpɑːsəbli/"]/
SignificatoIt can be said that something is true.maybe or maybe not; not sure
EsempioHe is arguably the best actor of his generation.It could possibly rain tomorrow, so take an umbrella.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 2000 (comune)Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFRC1B1
Categoria grammaticaleadverbadverb
Collocazioniarguably the best, arguably true, arguably effectivepossibly true, possibly available, possibly dangerous
Contrariundeniably, certainly, definitely, incontrovertiblydefinitely, certainly
Errori comuniUsing 'arguably' too strongly without supporting evidence., Confusing it with 'arguably' as a noun., Forgetting to follow it with a specific claim or statement.'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').
Note d'usoUse 'arguably' when making a statement that can be supported with evidence. It is often used in discussions or debates but may be too strong for casual conversation.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'.

Domande frequenti: Arguably vs Possibly

Qual è la differenza tra Arguably e Possibly?

Arguably: It can be said that something is true. Possibly: maybe or maybe not; not sure

Arguably e Possibly sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Arguably: C1, Possibly: B1 sulla scala CEFR.

Posso usare Arguably e Possibly in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Arguably e Possibly sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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