Antonyms for probably


Grammar : Adv
Spell : prob-uh-blee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɒb ə bli


Definition of probably

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "plausibly," from probable + -ly (2). As a general purpose qualifier, 1610s.
  • adv likely to happen
Example sentences :
  • "Because you'd probably have to go to the poorhouse," said Halbert, insolently.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "He was probably afraid to tell you," said Halbert, with a slight sneer.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • You will probably see me out again in a few days, if you take the trouble to look.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The poor devil had consumption, too, and probably he'll never see them again.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Probably there was no boy present whose suit was of such fine material as his.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Probably all of you have read of our enthusiastic reception at Adelaide.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • There could probably be no concealment, certainly no explanation.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • In its fright, it had probably mistaken us for a band of buffalo.
  • Extract from : « The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California » by Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
  • They are probably the richest and most comfortable population of Europe at this hour.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • There is probably no person living of whom the same is not true.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

Synonyms for probably

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