probably

insofar as seems reasonably true, factual, or to be expected without much doubt

The first known use: in 1600

Word Structure

8 Letters, 3 Syllable

probably

8 Phonemes

p r o b ə b l E

p r o b l E

onset, rime

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Morpheme

probably

Sentence Examples

It will probably rain today.

They will probably be here soon.

It was probably the best concert I've ever been to.

There were probably about 150 people at the wedding.

“Are you going to the picnic?” “Probably.

“Can you finish painting the room today?” “Probably not.

Common Phrases

if it looks like a duck and walks like a duck, it is a duck

If something has all the characteristics of a thing, it is probably that thing, regardless of what it is called or presented as. There are many variations of the expression, and it is often shortened to the first part of the phrase.

if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is

If something seems more exciting, pleasing, or ideal than seems reasonable, then it likely isn't genuine, legitimate, or true.

if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is

If something seems more exciting, pleasing, or ideal than seems reasonable, then it likely isn't genuine, legitimate, or true.

might as well

Should (do something), typically because there is no reason not to.

Related Words

Sound the same but are spelled differently.

Neighborhood

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