May be and Possibly

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Possibly and may be are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Possibly" instead an adverb phrase "May be".

Possibly adverb - It is possible.

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May be and possibly are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "May be" with "Possibly", this terms are similar.

Nearby Words: possible, possibility

Bill Bruford is quite possibly the most famous Progressive Rock drummer after Phil Collins and maybe Rush's Neil Peart (the fact that he has a page on this wiki may be a tell here).

Source: Lead Drummer
Possibly Axelle who may be lesbian or at least bi or maybe using her sexuality to manipulate Beth and maybe depraved.

Source: Film / Hostel
It gets even sadder as Avengers Academy member Finesse believes she may be his daughter due to her having similar abilities, meaning she's possibly gonna have this weakness.

Source: Powers as Programs

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