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(prɒbəbli)
1. adverb
If you say that something is probably the case, you think that it is likely to be the case, although you are not sure.
[vagueness]
The White House probably won't make this plan public until July.
Van Gogh is probably the best-known painter in the world.
...a new and probably highly dangerous development in the area.
Synonyms: likely, perhaps, maybe, possibly More Synonyms of probably
2. adverb
You can use probably when you want to make your opinion sound less forceful or definite, so that you do not offend people.
[vagueness]
He probably thinks you're both crazy!

probably in British English

(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
2. 
I believe such a thing or situation is likely to be the case

Examples of 'probably' in a sentence
probably

You will probably have to use it for at least two to three weeks.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Your guess is probably as good as mine.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
There was probably about eight people in there.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Some individuals probably feel that pressure and responsibility too much.
The Sun (2016)
We probably ought to say things like this more often because referees deserve genuine respect.
The Sun (2017)
They probably love seeing her but they may be horrified at his lack of responsibility.
The Sun (2016)
He probably wants to party without his mum first.
The Sun (2016)
You will probably need to ask for an assessment.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
If anything, it will probably just make things worse.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You'll probably find you last longer the second time around.
The Sun (2016)
Most people would probably benefit from paying for expert independent advice as well.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
You probably still feel the need to talk about your husband to people who knew him.
Shapiro, Jean Get the Best out of the Rest of Your Life (1990)
It probably makes the commute more enjoyable as well.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You will probably pay far less if you wait a while.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They say he was probably not aiming at her.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
You will probably find that more than one exposure looks acceptable.
Freeman, Michael Collins Complete Guide to Photography (1993)
You have probably seen this visual effect looking down a straight road or railway line.
Chapman, C. & Horsley, M. & Small, E. Technology Basic Facts (1990)
British buyers in country areas will probably need to hire a car when they get there.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This is probably going to mean something to only half of you.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Since then she has probably used the centre three times in the last four or five months.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
She is probably feeling sensitive and vulnerable.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But it probably would not make much difference.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The younger ones will probably be less nervous than the older players.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
You probably will find it difficult to give your trust again.
Shapiro, Jean Get the Best out of the Rest of Your Life (1990)
They probably wanted to see the back of me.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
As you will probably only want a few plants of each variety use the smallest pot size practical.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Continuing on can lead to what is termed "burn out "which will probably need medical help.
Lamplugh, Diana & Sterwin, Diana & Nottidge, Pamela Survive the Nine to Five - a woman's guide to working well (1989)
It was probably good for me.
The Sun (2011)
You probably think you're sweet and kind and being buffeted by the storms of love.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It's probably fair to say that.
The Sun (2011)
You'll probably want a touch more smoothness and sweetness though.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We think that's probably enough now.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)

In other languages
probably

British English: probably /ˈprɒbəblɪ/ ADVERB
If you say that something is probably true, you think that it is likely to be true, although you are not sure.
You probably won't understand this word.
  • American English: probably
  • Arabic: عَلَى الأَرْجَح
  • Brazilian Portuguese: provavelmente
  • Chinese: 大概
  • Croatian: vjerojatno
  • Czech: pravděpodobně
  • Danish: sandsynligvis
  • Dutch: waarschijnlijk
  • European Spanish: probablemente
  • Finnish: luultavasti
  • French: probablement
  • German: wahrscheinlich
  • Greek: πιθανώς
  • Italian: probabilmente
  • Japanese: 多分
  • Korean: 필시
  • Norwegian: sannsynligvis
  • Polish: prawdopodobnie
  • European Portuguese: provavelmente
  • Romanian: probabil
  • Russian: вероятно
  • Latin American Spanish: probablemente
  • Swedish: antagligen
  • Thai: อย่างน่าจะเป็นไปได้
  • Turkish: olasılıkla
  • Ukrainian: можливо
  • Vietnamese: có thể

Chinese translation of 'probably'

probably

(ˈprɔbəblɪ)

adv

  1. 可能 (kěnéng)
    ⇒ You probably won't understand this word. 你可能不理解这个词。 (Nǐ kěnéng bù lǐjiě zhège cí.)
    probably!/probably not! 很可能！/很可能不是！ (hěn kěnéng!/hěn kěnéng bùshì!)
(adverb) 
Definition
in all likelihood or probability
They probably won't make this plan public until July.
Synonyms
likely
Very likely he'd told them of his business interest.
perhaps
Perhaps you're right.
maybe
Maybe he sincerely wanted to help.
possibly
We could possibly finish it with extra time.
presumably
This spear is presumably the murder weapon.
most likely
doubtless
She took off her shoes, doubtless because her feet hurt.
in all probability
in all likelihood
perchance (archaic)
Are we, perchance, overlooking one small detail?
as likely as not

Additional synonyms

in the sense of doubtless
Definition
probably or almost certainly
She took off her shoes, doubtless because her feet hurt.
Synonyms
probably,
presumably,
most likely
in the sense of maybe
Definition
perhaps
Maybe he sincerely wanted to help.
Synonyms
perhaps,
possibly,
it could be,
conceivably,
perchance (archaic),
mayhap (archaic),
peradventure (archaic)
in the sense of perchance
Definition
by chance
Are we, perchance, overlooking one small detail?
Synonyms
perhaps,
probably,
maybe,
possibly,
by chance,
mayhap (archaic),
peradventure (archaic),
for all you know,
haply (archaic)

Synonyms of 'probably'

probably

Explore 'probably' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of perhaps
Definition
possibly
Perhaps you're right.
Synonyms
maybe,
possibly,
it may be,
it is possible (that),
conceivably,
as the case may be,
perchance (archaic),
feasibly,
for all you know,
happen (NorthernEngland, dialect)
in the sense of possibly
Definition
perhaps or maybe
We could possibly finish it with extra time.
Synonyms
perhaps,
maybe,
God willing,
perchance (archaic),
mayhap (archaic),
peradventure (archaic),
haply (archaic)
in the sense of presumably
Definition
one supposes or guesses
This spear is presumably the murder weapon.
Synonyms
it would seem,
probably,
likely,
apparently,
most likely,
seemingly,
doubtless,
on the face of it,
in all probability,
in all likelihood,
doubtlessly
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