adverb
possibly
Perhaps or in a way that could happen.
This is possibly the best soup I have ever tasted.
Etymology
Possible means capable of happening or being done. The adverb presents a statement as within that range without claiming certainty.
More examples
- We could possibly meet after lunch.
- The repairs will take a week, possibly longer.
- Could this possibly be the right address?
Forms
possible adjective — Able to happen or be done.
possibility noun — Something that may happen or be true.
Similar words
- perhaps
- Usually expresses uncertainty, not whether an action is feasible.
- potentially
- Emphasizes what could develop rather than what may be true.