possibly

/ˈpɑsəbli/
/ˈpɒsəbli/
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Definitions of possibly
  1. adverb
    to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means
    “they can't possibly get here in time for the funeral?”
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    antonyms:
    impossibly
    to a degree impossible of achievement
  2. adverb
    by chance
    “we may possibly run into them at the concert”
    synonyms: maybe, mayhap, peradventure, perchance, perhaps
Pronunciation
US
/ˈpɑsəbli/
UK
/ˈpɒsəbli/
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