Cool MateMeaning of Probably
In simple words: most likely; it seems that something will happen
Probably in a sentence
- You're **probably right**.
- I think that's **probably true**.
- It'll probably be OK.
- It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs.
- ‘Is he going to be there?’ ‘Probably.’
- ‘I bet he's responsible for this mess.’ ‘Very probably.’
- ‘Do we need the car?’ **‘Probably not.’**
- As you probably know, I'm going to be changing jobs soon.
- You probably think I'm crazy for trusting him.
- The two cases are **most probably** connected.
How to use Probably
Use 'probably' when you want to indicate that something is likely true or will happen. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid in very formal contexts where more certain language is expected.
Grammar pattern
probably + verb
Memory hint
Sounds like 'probable bee' — imagine a bee that is likely to buzz around.
Related words
Collocations with Probably
- probably going to
- probably not
- probably true
Synonyms for Probably
Opposites of Probably
- unlikely
- improbable
Common mistakes with Probably
- Using 'probably' with negative verbs incorrectly
- 'Probably' used too frequently can sound unsure
- Confusing 'probably' with 'probably not'
Compare Probably with Likely, Presumably, Apparently, Perhaps
Probably appears in
Probably in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ربما
الأرجح؛ يبدو أن شيئًا ما سيحدث
- Bengaliবাংলা
সম্ভবত
সবচেয়ে বেশি সম্ভাবনা; মনে হচ্ছে কিছু ঘটবে।
- GermanDeutsch
Wahrscheinlich
höchstwahrscheinlich; es scheint, dass etwas passieren wird
- SpanishEspañol
Probablemente
lo más probable; parece que algo sucederá
- Persianفارسی
احتمالاً، شاید
به احتمال زیاد؛ به نظر میرسد که چیزی اتفاق خواهد افتاد
- FrenchFrançais
Probablement
très probablement ; il semble que quelque chose va arriver
- Hindiहिन्दी
शायद
सबसे अधिक संभावना है; ऐसा लगता है कि कुछ होगा
- ItalianItaliano
Probabilmente
molto probabilmente; sembra che succederà qualcosa
- PortuguesePortuguês
Provavelmente
muito provavelmente; parece que algo vai acontecer
- RussianРусский
Наверное, Скорее всего
скорее всего; кажется, что что-то произойдет
- Urduاردو
غالباً، شاید
زیادہ امکان ہے؛ ایسا لگتا ہے کہ کچھ ہوگا۔
- Chinese中文
可能
最有可能；似乎某事会发生
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Frequently asked questions about Probably
What does Probably mean?
most likely; it seems that something will happen
What is the definition of Probably?
used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true
How do you use Probably in a sentence?
You're **probably right**.
Can you give another example of Probably?
I think that's **probably true**.
What are synonyms for Probably?
Common alternatives include likely, presumably, apparently, perhaps.
What is the opposite of Probably?
Opposite meanings include unlikely, improbable.
What words go with Probably?
It commonly pairs with probably going to, probably not, probably true.
What are common mistakes when using Probably?
Using 'probably' with negative verbs incorrectly 'Probably' used too frequently can sound unsure Confusing 'probably' with 'probably not'
How do you pronounce Probably?
US: /["/ˈprɑːbəbli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprɒbəbli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Probably?
Use 'probably' when you want to indicate that something is likely true or will happen. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid in very formal contexts where more certain language is expected.
What CEFR level is Probably?
"Probably" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.