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Definition possibly in British English

possibly adverb

adverb
/ˈpɒsəbli/
1

likely to happen or be true, but not certain

Example

There is a chance of showers today and possibly a thunderstorm.

Example

'Do we have enough money to get a car?' 'Possibly.'

Example

He is quite possibly the most experienced climber in the world.

Synonyms and related words
certain likely probable
2

used for emphasizing your surprise or shock at something

Example

What could I possibly have that you want?

Example

How can anyone possibly spend an hour in the shower?

Synonyms and related words
funnily enough you don’t say heavens above
2.1

used for emphasizing that someone has tried extremely hard to do something

Example

She's done everything she could possibly think of to help.

Synonyms and related words
possible be able to do something may
2.2

used for emphasizing that something cannot happen or cannot be done

Example

You can't possibly ask them to risk their lives.

Synonyms and related words
impossible unbelievable no-go
3

used for asking someone to do something that you think might not be convenient for them

Example

Could you possibly give me a lift to work?

Synonyms and related words
after you any chance of...? any luck?
Definition possibly in British English