/ˈprɒbəbli/
Translation
Almost certainly, but not for sure.
Word origin
From Latin probabilis, meaning likely, or able to be proved.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- probabilis
- English cognates
- probable, prove
Examples
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"Probably" means we think it is very likely.
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We use "probably" when we are not completely sure.
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"Probably" comes before the main verb here.
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Grammar articles
(10)As vs like in English: swims like a fish, works as a waiter, and the truth about like I said
Discourse markers in English: well, anyway, actually, mind you and by the way
Future tense in English: will, going to and more explained
Hedging and vague language in English: sort of, a bit, -ish, stuff and or so
Advanced passive structures in English: the get-passive, it is said that, and passives with two objects
Present continuous tense: form, spelling and uses
Quantifiers in English: some, any, much, many and more
Reflexive and reciprocal pronouns in English: myself, yourself, each other, and when English does not bother
The subjunctive and the unreal past in English: I suggest he go, if I were you, and it's time we left
Wish and if only in English: wish + past, wish + past perfect, wish + would, and why I wish I would is wrong
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