probably

Word parts

probable + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈprɒbəbli/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈprɑbəbli/

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Adverb

Positive probably

Comparative more probably

Superlative most probably

1. If something is probably true, or will probably happen, it means there is a high chance of it.

   I'm not sure what I'm doing tonight, but I'll probably stay home and study.

   "Is Ed here?" "Uh... he usually leaves at 4:00, so he's probably gone, but I'll go and have a look."