What does possibly mean?

Used when something may happen or may be true. Used with can or could to emphasise possibility or difficulty.

How is possibly pronounced?

UK /ˈpɒsəbli/, US /ˈpɑːsəbli/.

/ˈpɒsəbli/ · /ˈpɑːsəbli/

CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1788 in the learning path

可能；也许

adv. Used when something may happen or may be true.

可能；也许

adv. Used with can or could to emphasise possibility or difficulty.

究竟；无论如何

We could possibly have a picnic if the rain stops.

如果雨停了，我们也许可以去野餐。

Expanding urban green spaces could possibly reduce summer temperatures while improving residents' physical and mental health.

扩大城市绿地可能降低夏季气温，同时改善居民的身心健康。

can't possibly表示“绝不可能”，语气很强。

What does possibly mean?: Used when something may happen or may be true. Used with can or could to emphasise possibility or difficulty.
How is possibly pronounced?: UK /ˈpɒsəbli/, US /ˈpɑːsəbli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.