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Adverbs of Uncertainty

16 Words

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maybe
1.
may
be
Adverb

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

She may go to the beach if the weather improves, maybe even bring a picnic.

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probably
2.
pro
bab
ly
Adverb

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

She will probably arrive at the party after 8 PM.

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tentatively
3.
ten
ta
tive
ly
Adverb

in a way that is not certain or definite and might be changed later

She tentatively agreed to join the team, pending further details.

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4.
fea
sib
ly
Adverb

in a practical and realistic manner

The project can feasibly be completed within the given timeframe.

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perhaps
5.
per
haps
Adverb

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

He is late, perhaps he missed the bus.

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possibly
6.
po
ssib
ly
Adverb

used to express that something might happen or be true

The store will possibly restock the item next week.

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potentially
7.
po
ten
tia
lly
Adverb

in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future

The new investment could potentially bring significant returns.

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likely
8.
like
ly
Adjective

having a possibility of happening or being the case

The doctor believes it's likely that the patient will make a full recovery with proper treatment.

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improbably
9.
im
pro
bab
ly
Adverb

in a manner that is unlikely to happen or occur

It is improbably difficult to predict the exact outcome of the complex experiment.

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impossibly
10.
im
po
ssib
ly
Adverb

in a manner that is extremely difficult or unlikely to happen

Running a marathon without training is impossibly challenging.

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reportedly
11.
re
por
ted
ly
Adverb

used to convey that the information presented is based on what others have said

The movie star was reportedly seen dining at the new restaurant downtown.

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allegedly
12.
a
lle
ged
ly
Adverb

used to say that something is the case without providing any proof

The suspect allegedly stole valuable items from the store.

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purportedly
13.
pur
por
ted
ly
Adverb

in a manner claimed or believed to be true, though there may be doubts about its correctness or validity

The artifact, purportedly ancient, is currently under examination by experts.

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conceivably
14.
con
cei
vab
ly
Adverb

in a manner that is possible or capable of being imagined or believed

With proper planning, the project could conceivably be completed ahead of schedule.

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15.
ques
tio
nab
ly
Adverb

in a doubtful and uncertain manner

The authenticity of the document was questionably verified by the authorities.

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16.
plau
sib
ly
Adverb

in a way that is seemingly reasonable or likely to be true based on available evidence or reasoning

The witness plausibly recounted the events leading up to the accident, providing a clear and consistent account.

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