possibly

Definition

Perhaps; 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.

Etymology

From possible + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "Near-synonyms: maybe, perhaps, mayhap, mayhaps, by chance, perchance, peradventure; conceivably"
• "Possibly, they will make gains in the midterm elections."
• "It was possibly the costliest mistake in the organization's history."