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presumablyused to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not known for certain

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: used to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not known for certain

Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈzuːməbli/

Korean meaning: 아마도, 추정하건대, 짐작하건대

Korean pronunciation: 프리**쥬**머블리

Example Sentences

  • The cat is presumably planning world domination from that cardboard box.
  • Presumably, you didn't read the instructions before assembling this furniture.
  • She will presumably arrive by 3 PM as scheduled.

presumably

ADVERB

//prɪˈzuːməbli//

used to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not known for certain

presumably concept
💡 Concept

used to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not known for certain

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presumably rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Before the assembly, with hands so trembly, truth will presumably emerge!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prɪˈzuːməbli/
🇬🇧 UK/prɪˈzjuːməbli/

🌳Etymology

Rootpresume
Suffix--ably

Origin

From the Latin word 'praesumere' meaning 'to suppose or assume beforehand,' combined with the English adverbial suffix '-ly'. The Latin prefix 'prae-' means 'before' and 'sumere' means 'to take or assume.'

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🎵Rhyme

assemblytremblybubbly
assembly
trembly
bubbly

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat is presumably planning world domination from that cardboard box.

😄 Fun example

Presumably, you didn't read the instructions before assembling this furniture.

She will presumably arrive by 3 PM as scheduled.

The meeting was presumably cancelled due to bad weather.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

probablylikelysupposedlyapparentlyostensibly

Antonyms

certainlydefinitelysurely

Related

presumeassumptionspeculationinference