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possibly

/ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

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adverb

A2formalcommon/ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

An adverb used to express possibility, uncertainty, or potentiality. It indicates that something may happen or be true, but is not certain. It is often used to soften statements or to suggest alternatives.

ruНаречие, используемое для выражения возможности, неопределённости или потенциальности. Указывает на то, что что-то может произойти или быть правдой, но не является достоверным. Часто используется для смягчения утверждений или предложения альтернатив.esAdverbio que expresa posibilidad, incertidumbre o potencialidad. Indica que algo puede ocurrir o ser cierto, pero no es seguro. Se usa a menudo para suavizar afirmaciones o sugerir alternativas.frAdverbe utilisé pour exprimer la possibilité, l'incertitude ou le caractère potentiel de quelque chose. Indique qu'un fait peut se produire ou être vrai, sans certitude. Sert souvent à atténuer une affirmation ou à suggérer des alternatives.deAdverb, das eine Möglichkeit, Unsicherheit oder Potentialität ausdrückt. Es zeigt an, dass etwas geschehen oder wahr sein kann, aber nicht sicher ist; oft verwendet, um Aussagen abzuschwächen oder Alternativen vorzuschlagen.ptAdvérbio usado para expressar possibilidade, incerteza ou potencialidade. Indica que algo pode acontecer ou ser verdade, mas não é certo; também pode atenuar afirmações ou sugerir alternativas.zh副词,用于表达可能性、不确定性或潜在性。表示某事可能发生或可能是真的,但并不确定。常用于缓和语气或提出替代方案。arظرف يُستعمل للتعبير عن الاحتمال أو عدم اليقين أو الإمكانية. يشير إلى أن شيئًا ما قد يحدث أو يكون صحيحًا دون أن يكون مؤكدًا، ويُستخدم غالبًا لتلطيف العبارات أو اقتراح بدائل.

  1. Expressing possibility A2 formal

    Used to indicate that something may happen or be true.

    • She could possibly arrive late due to traffic.
    • It will possibly rain later this evening.
    • He is possibly the best candidate for the job.

    ruВозможноesExpresando posibilidadfrexprimer la possibilitédeMöglicherweiseptPossivelmentezh可能arربما

    Sinônimos: conceivablymaybeperchanceperhapspotentially

    Antônimos: certainlyimpossiblysurely

  2. Polite request or suggestion B1 formal

    Used to make a request or suggestion more polite or less direct.

    • Could you possibly help me with this report?
    • Would you possibly consider a different approach?
    • I was wondering if you could possibly lend me your notes.

    ruВозможноesSolicitud cortés o sugerenciafrRequête ou suggestion poliedeEventuell / VielleichtptPedido ou sugestão educadazh可能arربما

    Sinônimos: maybeperchanceperhaps

  • more possibly comparative form
  • most possibly superlative form