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- Dictionaryprob·a·bly/ˈpräbəblē/
adverb
- 1. almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell: "she would probably never see him again"
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The meaning of PROBABLY is insofar as seems reasonably true, factual, or to be expected : without much doubt. How to use probably in a sentence.
used to mean that something is very likely: I'll probably be home by midnight. I'm probably going - it depends on the weather. He probably didn't even notice. Probably the best thing to do is to call them before you go. Fewer examples. As you will all probably already know, election day is next week.
Probably means most likely or in all likelihood. Probably is the adverb form of the adjective probable, meaning “very likely to occur or be true.” Probably is used when you think something will happen or turn out to be true, but you’re not certain enough to say it definitely will.
used to mean that something is very likely: I'll probably be home by midnight. I'm probably going - it depends on the weather. He probably didn't even notice. Probably the best thing to do is to call them before you go. Fewer examples. As you will all probably already know, election day is next week.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt. “He is probably out of the country” synonyms: belike, in all likelihood, in all probability, likely, most likely. adverb. easy to believe on the basis of available evidence. “he will probably win the election” synonyms: believably, credibly, plausibly. Pronunciation. US. /ˈprɑbəbli/ UK. /ˈprɒbəbli/
Definition of 'probably' probably. (prɒbəbli ) 1. adverb A2. If you say that something is probably the case, you think that it is likely to be the case, although you are not sure. [vagueness] The White House probably won't make this plan public until July. Van Gogh is probably the best-known painter in the world.
(ˈprɒbəblɪ) adv. (sentence modifier; not used with a negative or in a question) in all likelihood or probability: I'll probably see you tomorrow. sentence substitute. I believe such a thing or situation may be the case.
