probably

Meanings

• adverb

  Likely or possibly true.

  - "It is probably going to rain."
  - "He probably forgot his keys."

• adjective

  A probability of about 70%.

  - "The weather report gives a probably accurate forecast."
  - "The test results showed a probably positive result."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɑbli/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1224138"

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Synonyms

as like as not , as likely as not , doubtless , in all probability , likely , maybe , most likely , perchance , perhaps , possibly , presumably

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with probably
able , stable , table

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Homophones

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1. probable
   

2. problem
   

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Variants

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probably

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Forms

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probablyly, probablys, probablyness

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Etymology

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From Middle English probabil, from Latin probabilis, from probare ‘test, prove’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'probably' is used more frequently in formal writing than in everyday speech.

2. The longest word in English with 'probably' as a prefix is 'probabilistic', which means 'relating to probability'.

3. The opposite of 'probably' is 'impossibly'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Likelihood: The chance or probability that something will happen.

2. Probability: The measure of the likelihood that a given event will occur.

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Quotes

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1. The impact "probably" added all but the last few percent of Earth's mass and set the stage for Earth's and the Moon's subsequent evolution.

   - Mark Wilson,{it}Physics Today{/it},February 2008

2. It was no secret that McKay preferred the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat, and that, along with his innocent optimism and snark-free sincerity, "probably" makes him hopelessly old-fashioned.

   - Richard Hoffer,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},16 June 2008

3. But what these newly inaugurated gym rats "probably" don't know is that besides buffing up their bodies for summer, they're also buffing up their brains.

   - Christen Brownlee,{it}Science News{/it},25 Feb. 2006

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Culture

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In literature, probably is often used to express uncertainty or doubt. In art, it can be used to convey a sense of ambiguity or suspense. In music, it can be used to create a feeling of anticipation or uncertainty.

How to Memorize "probably"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with 'impossible' on one end and 'certain' on the other. Place 'probably' somewhere in the middle, representing a 70% chance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'probably' with the number '70'. When trying to remember the meaning, think of a 70% chance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Likely or possibly true, 70% chance it's true.'

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