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Norwolf Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Could possibly

Dear teachers:

I want to know the real meaning of this sentence:

There was nothing Potts could possibly say.



1# Potts could not say anything, which was clear.

2# It was possible that Potts could say nothing.





Which one? Or both? Please.

Thank you very much.
  

Top answer

It's a stronger way of saying "There was nothing Potts could say". The word "possibly" emphasises the impossibility of his saying anything.

— Mr Wordy

  • It's a stronger way of saying "There was nothing Potts could say".
  • The word "possibly" emphasises the impossibility of his saying anything.
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It's a stronger way of saying "There was nothing Potts could say". The word "possibly" emphasises the impossibility of his saying anything.
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Mr WordyIt's a stronger way of saying "There was nothing Potts could say". The word "possibly" emphasises the impossibility of his saying anything.


Thanks, Mr Wordy.

There's no ambiguity.
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