probably

[prob-uh-blee] / ˈprɒb ə bli /

ADVERB

likely to happen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparently doubtless no doubt perhaps possibly presumably seemingly

STRONG

believably plausibly

WEAK

as likely as not as the case may be assumably dollars to doughnuts expediently feasibly imaginably in all likelihood in all probability like enough maybe most likely one can assume perchance practicably presumptively reasonably to all appearances

Antonyms

STRONGEST

improbably uncertain unlikely

Example Sentences

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So you probably want to know: Are you affected?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Some of their fans would probably still be disappointed with that, but they shouldn't be."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But I don’t know, it’s probably not unlike the drastic change that another kid at 18 would have going to college,” Rodrigo said in December 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“The stock’s dip is probably more panic and less thesis collapse. Until proven otherwise, Nvidia is still the leader, but the burden of proof has shifted,” said Bill Birmingham, managing director of REX Financial.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Ooh, you know what would probably make graduation morning feel extra festive?”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

probably

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