Definitions
- Used to express that something is possible to imagine or comprehend. - Used to suggest that something is within the realm of possibility, although not necessarily likely. - Used to indicate that something is conceivable or plausible, even if it has not yet been proven.
- Used to express that something is within the realm of possibility or could happen. - Used to suggest that something is not certain but could be true. - Used to indicate that something is a potential outcome or option.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express the idea of something being possible.
- 2Both words are used to suggest that something may happen or be true.
- 3Both words can be used to indicate uncertainty or lack of knowledge about a situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Conceivably is less commonly used than possibly in everyday language.
- 2Certainty: Possibly suggests a greater degree of uncertainty than conceivably.
- 3Imagination: Conceivably emphasizes the idea of something being imaginable or comprehensible, while possibly focuses more on the idea of something being a potential outcome.
- 4Formality: Conceivably is more formal than possibly and is often used in academic or technical writing.
- 5Position in sentence: Conceivably is often used at the beginning of a sentence, while possibly can be used in various positions within a sentence.
Remember this!
Conceivably and possibly are synonyms that express the idea of something being possible or potentially true. However, conceivably is less common and more formal than possibly. Conceivably emphasizes the idea of something being imaginable or comprehensible, while possibly focuses more on the idea of something being a potential outcome or option.
