possibly

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possibly (comparative more possibly, superlative most possibly)

Positive
possibly

Comparative
more possibly

Superlative
most possibly

(modifying a propositional sentence or clause) Indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.

Will we win? Possibly.
(modifying a verb) Indicates that the action may successfully be performed (is not impossible) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker that might limit the performance.

I'm much stronger than you, so you can't possibly win.

I couldn't possibly be there on time.

I couldn't possibly cheat on my wife.
(modifying an adjective) Indicates that the adjective may be applicable (is not certainly inapplicable) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.

This rare and possibly unique specimen must be conserved.
(Can we verify⁽⁺⁾ this sense?) of uncertain likelihood
(Can we verify⁽⁺⁾ this sense?) capable of favorable outcome
(Can we verify⁽⁺⁾ this sense?) capable of being true without contradicting proven facts, laws, or circumstances
(Can we verify⁽⁺⁾ this sense?) capable of being done without offense to character or custom

of uncertain likelihood

capable of favorable outcome

capable of being true without contradiction

capable of being done without offense