probably
in all likelihood; very likely: He will probably attend.
Origin of probably
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How to use probably in a sentence
Ancient people probably stopped briefly at Alathar, perhaps while following herds of elephants or other creatures through the region, the researchers say.
Seven footprints may be the oldest evidence of humans on the Arabian Peninsula | Bruce Bower | September 17, 2020 | Science NewsSuch an experience of the harmony between a landscape and its lifeforms is probably not the result of objective analysis.
What the Meadow Teaches Us - Issue 90: Something Green | Andreas Weber | September 16, 2020 | NautilusUnlike many creatures, it survived the massive volcanic eruptions in what’s now Siberia that upset the chemistry of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans and probably triggered the Permian mass extinction about 252 million years ago.
Ancient Lystrosaurus tusks may show the oldest signs of a hibernation-like state | Susan Milius | September 16, 2020 | Science NewsBeetles probably do some actual pollination for the plant, says Santos.
‘Vampire’ parasite challenges the definition of a plant | Susan Milius | September 16, 2020 | Science News For StudentsPactiv Evergreen probably makes the plastic containers that Red Lobster uses to wrap up your leftovers.
If anything the work the two cops and the maintenance guy were doing deserves more respect and probably helped a lot more people.
However, more than 20 players on the ballot this year were probably worthy of being enshrined in Cooperstown.
Conservative Curt Says His Politics, Not His Pitching, Kept Him Out of the Hall of Fame | Ben Jacobs | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe plan is to stretch it out as long as possible, then probably forget about it, and then suddenly remember it.
‘Archer’ Creator Adam Reed Spills Season 6 Secrets, From Surreal Plotlines to Life Post-ISIS | Marlow Stern | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTI—I never felt that way about the presidency, as you—as you probably know.
The “pilot flying” was more probably the far less experienced copilot.
Flight 8501 Poses Question: Are Modern Jets Too Automated to Fly? | Clive Irving | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTA moderately enlarged testis (probably regressing) was noted in the specimen from Pisté, on July 21.
Summer Birds From the Yucatan Peninsula | Erwin E. KlaasYou may, you probably will, differ very widely upon much that I have here put before you.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation | H. G. (Herbert George) WellsResults are easily and quickly obtained, and are probably accurate enough for all clinical purposes.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Toddprobably the swallows were nesting in the cenote although the nests were inaccessible to view.
Summer Birds From the Yucatan Peninsula | Erwin E. KlaasJohn was baptizing at a large pool called Ænon-by-Saleim,—probably allegorical, meaning “Fountain of Repose.”
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel Conway
British Dictionary definitions for probably
/ (ˈprɒbəblɪ) /
(sentence modifier; not used with a negative or in a question) in all likelihood or probability: I'll probably see you tomorrow
I believe such a thing or situation may be the case
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