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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The effects of the war will probably be more felt in the April employment report.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“I was definitely messing with stuff I probably shouldn’t have at such a young age,” he said.

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

If a deal seems to good to be true, it probably is.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“But he is probably wondering why you yelled at him when he saw us.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith