Probably

/ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Used to indicate that something is likely to happen or be true.

She will probably arrive around 5 PM.

Indicating a high degree of certainty, though not absolute.

He is probably the best candidate for the job.

Expressing an assumption based on available information.

It’s probably going to rain today based on the weather forecast.

Suggesting that there is a reasonable expectation.

By this time next year, they will probably have completed the project.

From Middle English 'probable' + '-ly'.

probably not

used to say that something is unlikely to happen or be true.

probably yes

used to indicate that something is likely to be affirmed.

probably so

used to suggest agreement with a statement.

probable

likely to occur or be true.

probability

the extent to which something is probable; the likelihood of something happening.

probabilistic

involving the likelihood of events based on the theory of probability.

probs

I'll probs go to the movies later.

probably gonna

I'm probably gonna skip the gym today.