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Meaning of probably
The primary meaning of the word "probably" is to express that something is likely to be true or to happen.
Etymology of probably
The word "probably" originates from the Latin words "probare" meaning to prove, and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb
It entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used to express likelihood or probability since then
Synonyms
likely
supposedly
presumably
apparently
seemingly
evidently
obviously
plainly
clearly
allegedly
reportedly
supposedly
allegedly
plausibly
believably
credibly
conceivably
potentially
possibly
feasibly
plausibly
reasonably
rationally
logically
naturally
normally
usually
ordinarily
generally
typically
expectedly
anticipatedly
supposedly
presumably
probably
likely
apparently
evidently
obviously
Definitions
- Used to express that something is likely to be true or to happen
- * Used to express that something is almost certain to be true or to happen
- * Used to make a statement less strong or definite
Usage Examples
- It will probably rain tomorrow
- * She is probably the best candidate for the job
- * He will probably arrive late
Antonyms
certainly
definitely
undoubtedly
clearly
obviously
undoubtedly
unquestionably
inevitably
necessarily
impossibly
improbably
unlikely
doubtfully
questionably
uncertainly
ambiguously
vaguely
inconclusively
indecisively
hesitantly
tentatively
unsurely
insecurely