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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Probably because I’m sleep-deprived, I’m getting another matcha and a hot water with lemon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Probably the most surprising selection in any England squad for a major tournament was when Sven-Goran Eriksson called up 17-year-old Arsenal forward Theo Walcott for the 2006 World Cup.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Appeared in the May 22, 2026, print edition as 'You’re Probably Overinvested in Bonds'.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Probably the largest sale in dollar terms was Berkshire’s move to cut its stake in Chevron by about 46 million shares to 84 million shares.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Probably the race was frozen because of the whiteout, as it had been frozen at Rainy Pass because of the blizzard.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

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