POSSIBLY
/ˈpɒsɪbli/
8 letters · 3 syllables · adverb
Definition of POSSIBLY
(modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.
"It was possibly the costliest mistake in the organization's history."
(modifying a verb) In the realm of possibility; indicates that the action may successfully be performed (is not impossible) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker that might limit the performance.
"I couldn't possibly be there on time."
Examples of POSSIBLY in a Sentence
- "It was possibly the costliest mistake in the organization's history."
- "I couldn't possibly be there on time."
Word Details
Is POSSIBLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POSSIBLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: POSSIBLY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for POSSIBLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | s | s | i | b | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POSSIBLY
100 words from the letters in POSSIBLY
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How to Use POSSIBLY in Word Games
POSSIBLY is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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