probably
[adverb]
Synonyms: likely, doubtless, maybe, most likely, perchance (archaic), perhaps, possibly, presumably

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Antonyms: improbably

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English Thesaurus: probably, likely, it looks as if/it looks like, may/could/might well, I would/should think, ...

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prob‧a‧bly S1 W1 /ˈprɒbəbli $ ˈprɑː-/ adverb
[Word Family: noun: probability, probable; adverb: probably ≠ improbably; adjective: probable ≠ improbable]
used to say that something is likely to happen, likely to be true etc:
It will probably take about a week.
This would probably be a good time to take a break.
It’s probably the best movie I have ever seen.
[sentence adverb]
‘Are you going to be able to do this?’ ‘Yes, probably.’
‘Is she going to send it back?’ ‘Probably not, no.’
very/most probably
The building will be replaced, most probably by a modern sports centre.

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probably
adverb
BAD: They probably will understand and try to help you.
GOOD: They will probably understand and try to help you.

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probably adverb used when saying that you think something is true or will happen, although it is not completely definite:
He’s probably gone home.
Rod is probably going to study law.
‘Is she lying?’ ‘Probably.’
likely adjective probably going to happen or probably true:
The most likely result is a win for the Democrats.
The price of petrol is likely to rise again this year.
It is likely that we’ll lose.
it looks as if/it looks like used when saying that the present situation makes you think that something will probably happen or is probably true:
It looks like Greg has been delayed.
There aren’t any taxis, so it looks as if we’ll have to walk.
may/could/might well used when saying that you think something will probably happen or is probably true:
He may well come back.
Take an umbrella. It might well rain later on.
It may well be his last game.
I would/should think spoken (also I would guess spoken) used when saying that you think something will probably happen or is probably true, although you are not sure:
‘Will the match still go ahead?' ’Yes, I would think so.’
I should think she’s about 24 or 25.

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