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/pʁɔ.babl/

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Translation

likely, probable

Word origin

From Latin probabilis ('credible, provable'), from probare ('to test, to prove'). English 'probable' and 'prove' come from the same verb.

Origin
Latin
Root
probabilis
English cognates
probable, prove

Grammar

Masc pluralprobables

Examples

' .

He is likely to come tomorrow.

.

A win is likely tonight.

.

The likely causes have yet to be found.

C' .

That is the most likely outcome.

' , c' .

Nothing is certain, but it is likely.

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This word is part of lesson 55.