WordCmp.com

maybe vs possibly

possibly vs maybe

maybe and possibly both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
maybe No No No Yes
possibly No No No Yes
As adverbs, maybe and possibly are synonyms defined as:
  • maybe and possibly: by chance
Other synonyms of maybe include mayhap, peradventure, perchance, perhaps.
maybe (adverb) possibly (adverb)
by chance by chance
to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means
Difference between maybe and possibly

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.