Meaning & Definition of word "Probably"
Probably
/ˈprɒb.ə.bli/
adverb:
- 1. Used to indicate that something is likely to happen or be true.
- Example: She will probably arrive around 5 PM.
- 2. Indicating a high degree of certainty, though not absolute.
- Example: He is probably the best candidate for the job.
- 3. Expressing an assumption based on available information.
- Example: It’s probably going to rain today based on the weather forecast.
- 4. Suggesting that there is a reasonable expectation.
- Example: By this time next year, they will probably have completed the project.
Etymology
●From Middle English 'probable' + '-ly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of probably
Meaning: probs
● Example Sentence: I'll probs go to the movies later.
Meaning: probably gonna
● Example Sentence: I'm probably gonna skip the gym today.