Probably
Probably adverb - By reasonable assumption.
Usage example: we would probably win that bet
Possibly is a synonym for probably in likely topic. In some cases you can use "Possibly" instead the word "Probably" as an adverb or an adjective, when it comes to topics like probability, presumably, maybe, perhaps. popular alternative
Nearby Words: probable, probability
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
Probably is a synonym for possibly in likely topic. You can use "Probably" instead the word "Possibly" as an adverb or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as probability, by chance, presumably, maybe. popular alternative
Nearby Words: possible, possibility
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Related pairs
- likely and probably
- likely and possibly
- apparently and probably
- apparently and possibly
- presumably and probably
- presumably and possibly
- doubtless and probably
- doubtless and possibly
- seemingly and probably
- seemingly and possibly
- perchance and probably
- perchance and possibly
- maybe and probably
- maybe and possibly
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