probably

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P0573800 (prŏb′ə-blē)adv. Most likely; presumably.

probably

(ˈprɒbəblɪ) adv (sentence modifier; not used with a negative or in a question) in all likelihood or probability: I'll probably see you tomorrow. sentence substituteI believe such a thing or situation may be the case

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(ˈprɒb ə bli)

adv. in all likelihood; very likely. [1525–35]

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You use probably to say that a statement is very likely to be true.

With a verb phrase consisting of an auxiliary verb and a main verb, put probably after the auxiliary verb. For example, say 'He will probably come soon'. Don't say 'He probably will come soon'.

He's probably left by now.Chaucer was probably born here.

If you are using more than one auxiliary verb, put probably after the first auxiliary verb.

Next year I will probably be looking for a job.They've probably been asked to leave.

When there is no auxiliary verb, put probably in front of the verb unless the verb is be.

He probably misses the children.She probably feels sorry for you.

If the verb is be, put probably after it.

You're probably right.He is probably a businessman.

In a negative sentence, if you are using a contraction such as won't or can't, you put probably in front of the contraction.

They probably won't help.They probably don't want you to go.

You can also put probably at the beginning of a clause.

Probably it was just my imagination.Hundreds of people were killed, and probably thousands more injured.

Be Careful!
Don't put probably at the end of a clause. For example, don't say 'They won't help probably'.

Thesaurus

Adv.	1.	probably - with considerable certainty; without much doubt; "He is probably out of the country"; "in all likelihood we are headed for war"belike, in all likelihood, in all probability, likely
	2.	probably - easy to believe on the basis of available evidence; "he talked plausibly before the committee"; "he will probably win the election"credibly, plausibly, believably

probably

adverb likely, perhaps, maybe, possibly, presumably, most likely, doubtless, in all probability, in all likelihood, perchance (archaic), as likely as not They probably won't make this plan public until July.

Translations

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probable

(ˈprobəbl) adjective that may be expected to happen or be true; likely. the probable result; Such an event is possible but not probable.很可能的ˈprobably adverbI'll probably telephone you this evening.很可能probaˈbility – plural probaˈbilities – noun1. the state or fact of being probable; likelihood. There isn't much probability of that happening.可能性2. an event, result etc that is probable. Let's consider the probabilities. 或有的事，可能的结果 in all probability most probably; most likely. 很可能，十之八九

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adv likely

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adv with considerable certainty

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adv easy to believe on the basis of available evidence

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