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probably

American  
[prob-uh-blee] / ˈprɒb ə bli /

adverb

  1. in all likelihood; very likely.

    He will probably attend.
probably British  
/ 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
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  1. I believe such a thing or situation may be the case

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Usage

What does probably mean? Probably means most likely or in all likelihood.Probably is the adverb form of the adjective probable, meaning “very likely to occur or be true.” Probably is used when you think something will happen or turn out to be true, but you’re not certain enough to say it definitely will.Example: My flight will probably arrive within the next few hours, but I can’t guarantee it.

Etymology

Origin of probably

First recorded in 1525–35; probable + -ly

Example Sentences

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From Salon

"If you like the first film, you probably will like the second," she explains.

From BBC

“The biggest problem today is the lack of jet fuel and diesel … and we are seeing it already in Asia,” Birol said, adding that this will probably become a challenge in Europe by May.

From MarketWatch

By claiming to believe in demons, the vice president is leeching onto another youth trend, and probably getting a hefty boost in social media algorithms for it.

From Salon

"Definitely I think it is something that went out of my game slightly, probably underused."

From BBC

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