possibly
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Britannica Dictionary definition of POSSIBLY
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— used to say something might happen, exist, or be true but is not certain
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The exam will probably take you the whole hour to complete, possibly [=perhaps, maybe] even longer.
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The doctor says I might possibly regain full use of my hand.
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The fire could possibly have been caused by faulty wiring.
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It's possibly the worst movie I've ever seen.
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“Is it going to rain?” “Quite possibly.”
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— used to show shock or surprise at something
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That cannot possibly be true. [=it is not possible that it is true]
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How could anyone possibly have done such a thing?
3
— used to ask for something politely
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Could you possibly get me some bread and milk while you're out?
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— used to say that someone will do or has done everything that can be done to achieve something
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I will come as soon as I possibly can.
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I did all I possibly could to get here on time, but I got caught in traffic.
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— used in negative statements to emphasize that something cannot or could not happen or be done
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I can't possibly tell you that. It's a secret.
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You couldn't possibly understand what I'm going through.
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You could not have possibly finished your homework in such a short amount of time.
