[Grammar] maybe, perhaps, probably, possibly, likely that

[shibli.aftab]

Please tell me the difference in using maybe, perhaps, probably, possibly, likely that.
It would be very nice if you explain with example.
Thanks

 

[MikeNewYork]

Please tell me the difference in using maybe, perhaps, probably, possibly, likely that.
It would be very nice if you explain with example.
Thanks

Have you looked up these words in a dictionary? Some dictionaries will provide a couple of examples. Once you have done that, try making up some example sentences and post them here. We will then give you feedback.

 

[Rover_KE]

shibli.aftab, bookmark the OneLook Dictionary Search for future reference.

Some of those free online dictionaries will give you examples of your words in context.

 

[shibli.aftab]

I looked up all these words and made conclusion that all these words are interchangeable.
Am I right?

 

[Raymott]

I looked up all these words and made conclusion that all these words are interchangeable.
Am I right?

No. How did you infer that 'possibly' means 'probably'? Can you see any difference?

 

[MikeNewYork]

I looked up all these words and made conclusion that all these words are interchangeable.
Am I right?

Not at all.

"Maybe", "perhaps", and "possibly" are closely related, but not interchangeable in all uses. "Probably" and "likely" are closely related, but not to the other three.

 

[5jj]

"Probably" and "likely" are closely related, but not to the other three.

In British English, however;, 'likely' functions mainly as an adjective.

 

[MikeNewYork]

In British English, however;, 'likely' functions mainly as an adjective.

Yes, but do you say: We will likely do something, go somewhere, etc.?

 

[5jj]

Yes, but do you say: We will likely do something, go somewhere, etc.?

That is not correct for most us, though such constructions are appearing.

We say 'We are are likely to do something' or 'It is likely that we will do something'.