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Translation

probable, likely

Word origin

From French probable, from Latin probabilis ('worthy of approval, credible'), built on probare ('to test, to prove'). English probable, probability and prove share the root.

Origin
Latin, via French
Root
probabilis
English cognates
probable, probability, prove

Examples

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Rain is likely tomorrow.

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That seems very probable to me.

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The most likely answer is often the simplest.

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This word is part of lesson 25.