probable

[prob-uh-buhl] / ˈprɒb ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

likely to happen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparent credible feasible plausible possible presumed reasonable

STRONG

mortal rational

WEAK

believable earthly illusory in the cards most likely odds-on ostensible presumable seeming

Antonyms

STRONGEST

implausible impossible improbable inconceivable unbelievable unlikely unreasonable

Example Sentences

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Over time, it is probable that AI use will broaden out, and things like robotics and industrial automation will have more AI technology built in.

From Barron's

A four-day finish felt probable when Ben Duckett was out in the first over of England's chase and Ollie Pope is in huge danger of being dropped for the fourth Test after falling for 17.

From BBC

According to PTTEP, SK408 block has proven reserves of 29 million of barrels of oil equivalent and proved and probable reserves of 52 million barrels of oil equivalent.

From The Wall Street Journal

In other words, management believes the sales are probable, not definite.

From The Wall Street Journal

It seems probable that most of this property was joint property, unless the decedent made beneficiary designations.

From MarketWatch

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