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What does possibly mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word possibly? Here's what it means.

Adverb
  1. (modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.
  2. (modifying a verb) In the realm of possibility; indicates that the action may successfully be performed (is not impossible) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker that might limit the performance.
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The robber is described as about 5ft 7ins tall, in his late teens or early 20s, of slim build and with possibly streaked hair.
He said he would like to see worldwide aid distribution facilities streamlined, and possibly increased in number.
The attacker is described as white, with an Irish accent, streaky hair, which is possibly grey, and face stubble.
Wear marks on the tusks suggest they were used to strip bark from trees, and possibly to dig up plants.
The society estimates that there are possibly 16,000 coeliacs in the country.
The hedgehog is an old world mammal that has possibly changed little over a million years.

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