Possibly and Perhaps

Possibly

Possibly adverb - It is possible.
Usage example: he may possibly recover after such a serious mistake, but it doesn't seem likely
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Synonyms for Possibly

Perhaps is a synonym for possibly in likely topic. In some cases you can use "Perhaps" instead an adverb "Possibly", when it comes to topics like by chance, maybe. popular alternative

Nearby Words: possible, possibility

Perhaps

Perhaps adverb - It is possible.
Usage example: perhaps we will not have to take this exam, but I doubt it
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Synonyms for Perhaps

Possibly is a synonym for perhaps in maybe topic. You can use "Possibly" instead an adverb "Perhaps", if it concerns topics such as likely. popular alternative
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