/pɾoβaβleˈmente/

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Translation

probably

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Word origin

From probable plus the adverbial suffix -mente, from Latin probabilis ('provable, credible'), from probare ('to test, to prove'). It means 'probably'.

Origin
Latin
Root
probabilis
English cognates
probably, probable, prove

Examples

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I will probably be late, let the others know.

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It is probably the best decision you have made.

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The train is late, probably because of the rain.

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We probably will not see each other until summer.

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You probably know that better than I do.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 3: probablemente, blanco, muchacho and 7 more words.