possibly
gb/pˈɑsəbli/ us/pˈɑsəbli/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1400
talán, lehet, hogy
A2
1
talán
A2
lehet, hogy
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
possibly [verb/statement]
She will possibly join us for dinner if she finishes work early.
Lehet, hogy velünk vacsorázik, ha korán végez a munkával.
It’s possibly the best movie I’ve seen this year.
Talán ez a legjobb film, amit idén láttam.
We could possibly meet tomorrow if you’re free.
He’s possibly telling the truth, but I’m not sure.
This plan will possibly save the company a lot of money.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I will possibly go to the park tomorrow.
Lehet, hogy holnap elmegyek a parkba.
She is possibly late because of traffic.
Lehet, hogy a forgalom miatt késik.
We can possibly play soccer after school.
He is possibly at the library now.
It will possibly rain later.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'possibly' with 'probably'. 'Possibly' means something might happen, while 'probably' means it is more likely than not.
Maana
perhaps; maybe
Miunganiko ya maneno
could possibly
|might possibly
|possibly true
|possibly happen
|possibly be
Visawe
perhaps (Slightly more formal or neutral in tone.)
|
maybe (More informal and common in everyday conversation.)
Vinyume
definitely (Indicates certainty, the opposite of uncertainty.)
|
certainly (Expresses strong confidence or assurance, opposite of doubt.)
Mada
probability
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Used to say that something may happen or be true, but you are not sure.
Used to indicate that something might happen, be true, or be the case, but is not certain.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
possibly
IPA
GB/pˈɑsəbli/
US/pˈɑsəbli/
Silabi na mkazo
pos - sibly (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: possibly
- Plural: possiblies
Familia ya neno
Forms
possiblies
noun
Core family
possible
adjective A2
possibility
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
Semi
as soon as you can
1/ˈæz sˈun ˈæz jˈu kən/
fixed phrase
do it when you are able, soon
Do it when you are able to, without waiting too long.
Mifano
- Call me back as soon as you can.
- Please send me the details as soon as you can.
as quickly as possible
1/ˈæz kwˈɪkli ˈæz pˈɑsəbəl/
fixed phrase
in the fastest way you can
Do it very fast, without delay.
Mifano
- Get to the station as quickly as possible.
- The firefighters worked as quickly as possible to put out the fire.
as quickly as possible
2/ˈæz kwˈɪkli ˈæz pˈɑsəbəl/
fixed phrase
At the fastest achievable speed
As fast as you can.
Mifano
- Please finish the report as quickly as possible.
- The ambulance arrived as quickly as possible after the call.
as soon as possible
1/ˈæz sˈun ˈæz pˈɑsəbəl/
fixed phrase
at the earliest opportunity
Do it quickly, without waiting any longer than needed.
Mifano
- Please reply to my email as soon as possible.
- We need to finish this project as soon as possible.
as soon as possible
2/ˈæz sˈun ˈæz pˈɑsəbəl/
fixed phrase
at the earliest possible time
Do it quickly, without waiting, when you can.
Mifano
- Please reply as soon as possible so we can confirm your booking.
- The doctor will see you as soon as possible.
as soon as possible
3/ˈæz sˈun ˈæz pˈɑsəbəl/
fixed phrase
At the earliest possible moment
As quickly as you can.
Mifano
- Please reply as soon as possible.
- We need to fix this problem as soon as possible.