possibly
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/ˈpɑːsəbli/
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/ˈpɒsəbli/
adverb
B1
used to show something might be true or happen, but you are not sure
She might be late, possibly because of the bad weather.
B1
used with can or could to show strong feeling like surprise or annoyance
How could he possibly forget our anniversary?
B1
used with could to ask someone to do something in a polite way
Could you possibly help me with this heavy box?
B1
used with can or could to show someone is doing their best to make something happen
I will try as hard as I possibly can to finish the work on time.
R
used with not to say strongly that something cannot happen or be done
You cannot possibly eat all that food by yourself.
translation
used to show something might be true or happen, but you are not sure; used with can or could to show strong feeling like surprise or annoyance; used with could to ask someone to do something in a polite way; used with can or could to show someone is doing their best to make something happen; used with not to say strongly that something cannot happen or be done