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pos·si·bly / ˈpäsəblē/ • adv. 1. perhaps (used to indicate doubt or hesitancy): he found himself alone, possibly the only surviving officer. ∎  used in polite requests: could you possibly pour me another cup of coffee?2. in accordance with what is likely or achievable, in particular: ∎  used to emphasize that something is difficult, surprising, or bewildering: what can you possibly mean? ∎  used to emphasize that someone has or will put all their effort into something: be as noisy as you possibly can.

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