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possibly vs maybe

maybe vs possibly

possibly and maybe both are adverbs.

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

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