probably — Most likely; expressing high possibility that something will happen or is true.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: Most likely; expressing high possibility that something will happen or is true.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːbəbli/
Example Sentences
- I'll probably be late because my alarm clock probably thinks I'm a vampire.
- She probably knows the answer to that question.
- My phone battery will probably die at the worst possible moment.
probably
ADVERB[/ˈprɑːbəbli/]
Most likely; expressing high possibility that something will happen or is true.
Most likely; expressing high possibility that something will happen or is true.
She's probably right about rain, staying bubbly despite wobbly forecasts!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'probabilis' meaning 'worthy of approval' or 'credible.' It comes from the verb 'probare' meaning 'to test' or 'to prove,' suggesting something that can be tested and found believable.
Breakdown
prob- (to test/prove) + -able (capable of being) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“I'll probably be late because my alarm clock probably thinks I'm a vampire.”
“She probably knows the answer to that question.”
“My phone battery will probably die at the worst possible moment.”
“The meeting will probably start on time.”
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