probably Meaning & Definition
/ˈpɹɒb.ə.bli/
What Does Probably Mean?
As an adverb, probably means In all likelihood.
Probably in Brief
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpɹɒb.ə.bli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | belike, plausibly and credibly |
| Antonyms | incredibly, implausibly and improbably |
| Comparative / superlative | more probably, most probably |
Probably Definition (Adverb)
- In all likelihood.
She probably has arrived by now.
Synonyms of Probably
Probably synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Probably
Probably in a Sentence
She probably has arrived by now.
He'll probably arrive tomorrow.
It is probably too late for amends.
Word Forms & Grammar
probably (comparative more probably, superlative most probably)
Words That Rhyme With Probably
Origin of Probably
From Middle English probably, probabily, equivalent to probable + -ly.
Probably Pronunciation
Probably is pronounced //ˈpɹɒb.ə.bli// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Probably
What part of speech is probably?
Probably is an adverb.
What is another word for probably?
You can replace probably with words such as belike, plausibly and credibly. See the full list of probably synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of probably?
The opposite of probably can be expressed with words like incredibly, implausibly, improbably and unbelievably.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of probably?
The comparative form is more probably and the superlative form is most probably.