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possibly (adv.)

c. 1400, possibli, "by any existing power or means, in a possible manner," from possible (adj.) + -ly (2). By c. 1600 as "perhaps. perchance."

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Definitions of possibly from WordNet

possibly (adv.)
by chance;
we may possibly run into them at the concert
possibly (adv.)
to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means;
they can't possibly get here in time for the funeral?
From wordnet.princeton.edu