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- Dictionaryprob·a·ble/ˈpräbəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. likely to be the case or to happen: "it is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate further"
noun
- 1. a person who is likely to become or do something, especially one who is likely to be chosen for a team: British "Merson and Wright are probables"
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The meaning of PROBABLE is supported by evidence strong enough to establish presumption but not proof. How to use probable in a sentence.
likely to be true or likely to happen: The probable cause of death was heart failure. An election in June seems increasingly probable. [ + that ] It is probable that share prices will fall even more. Compare. possible(NOT CERTAIN) Opposite. improbable. More examplesFewer examples. the probable cause of the accident.
1. adjective B2. If you say that something is probable, you mean that it is likely to be true or likely to happen. [vagueness] It is probable that the medication will suppress the symptom without treating the condition. The probable result is that asset prices will again rise rapidly.
If it's probable, then odds are it's going to come true. If rain is probable this weekend, you shouldn't plan a picnic. Things that are probable are probably going to happen; they're likely. Meteorologists are always trying to figure out what weather is probable, though they're often wrong.
likely to occur or prove true: He foresaw a probable business loss. He is the probable writer of the article. having more evidence for than against, or evidence that inclines the mind to belief but leaves some room for doubt. affording ground for belief.
adjective. /ˈprɒbəbl/ /ˈprɑːbəbl/ likely to happen, to exist or to be true. the probable cause/explanation/outcome. highly/quite/most probable. It is probable that the disease has a genetic element. compare improbable. Extra Examples. Topics Doubt, guessing and certainty b2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Want to learn more?
2 days ago · probable (comparative more probable, superlative most probable) Likely or most likely to be true.
1. Likely to happen or to be true: War seemed probable in 1938. The home team, far ahead, is the probable winner. 2. Likely but uncertain; plausible. 3. Theology Of or relating to opinions and actions in ethics and morals for whose lawfulness intrinsic reasons or extrinsic authority may be adduced.
adjective. us / ˈprɑː.bə.b ə l / uk / ˈprɒb.ə.b ə l / Add to word list. B2. likely to be true or likely to happen: The probable cause of death was heart failure. An election in June seems increasingly probable. [ + that ] It is probable that stock prices will fall even more. Compare. possible (NOT CERTAIN) Opposite. improbable. Fewer examples.
noun. /ˈprɒbəbl/ /ˈprɑːbəbl/ (especially British English) probable (for something) a person or an animal that is likely to win a race or to be chosen for a team. All four players are probables for the national team. Word Origin. Take your English to the next level.
