Possibly

8 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Perhaps; used to indicate doubt or uncertainty about something. It expresses that something may happen or be true but is not certain.

“She will possibly attend the conference if her schedule permits.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈpɒsɪbli/

Syllables

pos·si·bly

Related Words

Synonyms

perhaps maybe potentiallyconceivably

Antonyms

impossibly

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains common letters P, O, S, I, B, L, Y with S appearing twice

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points; Y and B add value to this common adverb

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Words you can make from Possibly

Shorter words formed from the letters in “possibly”.

bilos bisso blips bliss boils boily bolis bossy byssi lisps lossy lysis pliss ploys polis polys possy sibyl silos slips slobs slops soils soily

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