presumably

[pri-zoo-muh-blee]

adverb

1. by assuming reasonably; probably.

   Since he is a consistent winner, he is presumably a superior player.

   Synonyms: apparently, likely, doubtless

presumably

/ prɪˈzjuːməblɪ /

adverb

1. (sentence modifier) one presumes or supposes that

   presumably he won't see you, if you're leaving tomorrow

Word History and Origins

Origin of presumably¹

First recorded in 1640–50; presumable + -ly

Example Sentences

Baton Rouge is a merciless hothouse that won’t accept anything short of national titles, but presumably he knows the madness he’s walking into.

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When Lincoln Riley says “we’re right there,” he presumably isn’t referring to the dreaded Helton era, despite posting an identical 34–17 record in his fourth season.

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Standing out from the crowd, to the average person, presumably gives him benefits.

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It caused a buzz in the Commons chamber, as Treasury Minister Torsten Bell - who was sitting behind Rachel Reeves - passed his mobile phone to the chancellor presumably to notify her of the news.

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Bots already are capable of a lot and presumably will learn to do more in the future.

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Related Words

• apparently 
• doubtless 
• probably 
• seemingly 
• supposedly 
• surely