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possibly

/ˈpɒsəbli/adverb

उच्चारण पॉसब्ली

शायद, संभवतः

Core word

adverb
  1. 1

    used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain

    शायद, संभवतः

    • It will possibly rain this evening.
    • She is possibly the best singer in the college.
    • 'Will you be back tomorrow?' 'Possibly.'
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    • The delay was possibly caused by heavy rain.
    • He is possibly the youngest player in the squad.
    • They may possibly arrive before noon.

    Synonyms perhaps maybe conceivably

    Opposite certainly definitely

  2. 2

    used with can or could to emphasize that you have done or will do everything you can

    जितना संभव हो, किसी भी तरह

    • I will come as soon as I possibly can.
    • Radhika did everything she possibly could to help.
    • I will help you in every way I possibly can.
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    • She ran as fast as she possibly could.
    • The team did all they possibly could to win the match.
  3. 3

    used in negative sentences and questions with can or could to emphasize that something is impossible or to show surprise

    किसी भी तरह (नहीं), भला कैसे

    • I can't possibly finish this by tomorrow.
    • How could you possibly think that?
    • I couldn't possibly accept such an expensive gift.
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    • You can't possibly expect me to believe that.
    • How can he possibly be ready in five minutes?
  4. 4

    used to ask somebody politely to do something

    क्या आप कृपया (विनम्र निवेदन में)

    • Could you possibly lend me your notes?
    • Could you possibly tell me where the library is?
    • Could you possibly open the window a little?
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    • Would you possibly know a good dentist in this area?
    • Could I possibly borrow your pen for a minute?
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