probably

[ prob-uh-blee ]
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adverb
  1. in all likelihood; very likely: He will probably attend.

Origin of probably

1
First recorded in 1525–35; probable + -ly

Words Nearby probably

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How to use probably in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for probably

probably

/ (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

sentence substitute
  1. I believe such a thing or situation may be the case

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