possibly Definition
- 1used to convey that something may be the case or may happen
- 2used to express uncertainty or doubt about something
Using possibly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "possibly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I will possibly attend the party tonight.
Example
It is possibly the best movie I have ever seen.
Example
He could possibly be the one who stole the money.
possibly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for possibly
Antonyms for possibly
- definitely
- certainly
Phrases with possibly
Example
It's more than likely that she will come to the meeting.
almost certainly
Example
In all probability, he will be late again.
chances are
it is likely that
Example
Chances are, they won't be able to make it to the party.
Summary: possibly in Brief
The adverb 'possibly' [ˈpɑːsəbli] expresses uncertainty or doubt about something and conveys that something may be the case or may happen. It is often used in phrases like 'more than likely' and 'in all probability' to indicate high probability, and 'chances are' to indicate likelihood.