English Adverbs Referring to "Uncertainty"

maybe

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used to show uncertainty or hesitation

perhaps happen

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

I'm uncertain about the party; I might have other plans, maybe a family gathering.

Grammatical Information:

incomparable

adverb of manner

probably

Adverb

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used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

perhaps happen

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adverb of frequency

tentatively

Adverb

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

perhaps happen

feasibly

Adverb

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in a practical and realistic manner

perhaps happen

perhaps

Adverb

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used to express possibility or likelihood of something

perhaps happen

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interrogative adverb

possibly

Adverb

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used to express that something might happen or be true

perhaps happen

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adverb of manner

potentially

Adverb

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

perhaps happen

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adverb of manner

most likely

Adverb

/mˈoʊst ɔːɹ vˈɛɹi lˈaɪkli/

used to suggest that there is a strong chance of something happening

perhaps happen

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adverb of manner

improbably

Adverb

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in a manner that is unlikely to happen or occur

perhaps happen

believably

impossibly

Adverb

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in a manner that is extremely difficult or unlikely to happen

perhaps happen

possibly

reportedly

Adverb

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

perhaps happen

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adverb of manner

allegedly

Adverb

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

perhaps happen

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adverb of manner

purportedly

Adverb

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

perhaps happen

conceivably

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

perhaps happen

questionably

Adverb

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in a doubtful and uncertain manner

perhaps happen

plausibly

Adverb

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

perhaps happen

incredibly

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