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probably

[ prob-uh-blee ]

adverb

  1. in all likelihood; very likely:

    He will probably attend.



probably

/ ˈprɒbəblɪ /

adverb

  1. sentence modifier; not used with a negative or in a question in all likelihood or probability

    I'll probably see you tomorrow



sentence substitute

  1. I believe such a thing or situation may be the case

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Word History and Origins

Origin of probably1

First recorded in 1525–35; probable + -ly

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Example Sentences

If anything the work the two cops and the maintenance guy were doing deserves more respect and probably helped a lot more people.

However, more than 20 players on the ballot this year were probably worthy of being enshrined in Cooperstown.

The plan is to stretch it out as long as possible, then probably forget about it, and then suddenly remember it.

I—I never felt that way about the presidency, as you—as you probably know.

The “pilot flying” was more probably the far less experienced copilot.

A moderately enlarged testis (probably regressing) was noted in the specimen from Pisté, on July 21.

You may, you probably will, differ very widely upon much that I have here put before you.

Results are easily and quickly obtained, and are probably accurate enough for all clinical purposes.

Probably the swallows were nesting in the cenote although the nests were inaccessible to view.

John was baptizing at a large pool called Ænon-by-Saleim,—probably allegorical, meaning “Fountain of Repose.”

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