Cool MateMeaning of Presumably
used to say that you think that something is probably true
In simple words: It is likely or expected that something is true.
Presumably in a sentence
- Presumably this is where the accident happened.
- You'll be taking the car, presumably?
- I couldn't concentrate, presumably because I was so tired.
- Presumably you’ll be leaving the children at home.
How to use Presumably
Use 'presumably' when you think something is true but don't have definite proof. It’s more formal than using 'probably' and is often used in writing or serious conversations.
Grammar pattern
presumably + clause
Memory hint
Sounds like 'please assume' — imagine someone asking you to make a logical assumption.
Related words
Collocations with Presumably
- presumably true
- presumably based
- presumably understood
Opposites of Presumably
- doubtfully
- questionably
Common mistakes with Presumably
- Used in informal situations where a casual word would be better.
- Confused with 'presume', which has a different grammatical structure.
- Overused in statements where certainty is needed.
Presumably appears in
Presumably in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
من المفترض
من المحتمل أو المتوقع أن يكون شيء ما صحيحًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সম্ভবত
সম্ভবত বা প্রত্যাশিত যে কিছু সত্য।
- GermanDeutsch
Vermutlich
Es ist wahrscheinlich oder zu erwarten, dass etwas wahr ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Presumiblemente
Es probable o se espera que algo sea verdad.
- Persianفارسی
احتمالاً
به احتمال زیاد یا انتظار میرود که چیزی درست باشد.
- FrenchFrançais
Vraisemblablement
Il est probable ou attendu que quelque chose soit vrai.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संभवतः
यह संभव है या अपेक्षित है कि कुछ सच है।
- ItalianItaliano
Presumibilmente
È probabile o ci si aspetta che qualcosa sia vero.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Presumivelmente
É provável ou esperado que algo seja verdade.
- RussianРусский
Предположительно
Вероятно или ожидаемо, что что-то правда.
- Urduاردو
غالباً، قیاساً
یہ ممکنہ یا متوقع ہے کہ کوئی چیز درست ہو۔
- Chinese中文
大概, 估计, 恐怕
很可能或者预期某事是真的。
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Frequently asked questions about Presumably
What does Presumably mean?
It is likely or expected that something is true.
What is the definition of Presumably?
used to say that you think that something is probably true
How do you use Presumably in a sentence?
Presumably this is where the accident happened.
Can you give another example of Presumably?
You'll be taking the car, presumably?
What are synonyms for Presumably?
Common alternatives include probably, likely, assumed, expected, presumed.
What is the opposite of Presumably?
Opposite meanings include doubtfully, questionably.
What words go with Presumably?
It commonly pairs with presumably true, presumably based, presumably understood.
What are common mistakes when using Presumably?
Used in informal situations where a casual word would be better. Confused with 'presume', which has a different grammatical structure. Overused in statements where certainty is needed.
How do you pronounce Presumably?
US: /["/prɪˈzuːməbli/"]/, UK: /["/prɪˈzjuːməbli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Presumably?
Use 'presumably' when you think something is true but don't have definite proof. It’s more formal than using 'probably' and is often used in writing or serious conversations.
What CEFR level is Presumably?
"Presumably" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.