Definitions

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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If the Rams have a need, it is probably at receiver.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"It's a couple of oldies - he's probably favourite," said O'Sullivan.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

"Mojtaba Khamenei appears to maintain broad oversight of decision-making, but nowhere near the same level of day-to-day management as his father, probably due to a combination of security concerns and physical incapacitation," said Sabet.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

If you want access to more national parks, California is probably a better option.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

He probably chastised one of them for helping the wrong way, so they forgot to come back to his room.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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