possibly

Used to say that something may be true or may happen.

• She will possibly come tomorrow.
• This is possibly the oldest house in town.
• He looked tired, possibly because he had not slept.

Similar words: perhaps, maybe

Common phrases: possibly tomorrow, possibly the best, possibly because, possibly later

Used with can or could to stress whether doing something is possible.

• I cannot possibly carry all these bags.
• Could you possibly help me?
• We did everything we possibly could.

How to use it: can/could + possibly + verb (How could I possibly know the answer?)

Similar words: conceivably

Common phrases: cannot possibly, could possibly, can possibly manage