probable
word
/ˈpɹɑbəbəɫ/
PRAHB-uh-buhl
/pɹˈɒbəbəl/
PROB-uh-buhl
Definition
Likely to happen or be true, but not certain; something that has a good chance but is not guaranteed.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and commonly used in writing, news, and academic contexts. Stronger than 'possible' but weaker than 'certain.' Often used with words like 'most,' 'quite,' or 'highly' to show degree ('highly probable event'). Not typically used for everyday guesses ('maybe').
Spanish: probablePortuguese (BR): provávelPortuguese (PT): provávelChinese (Simplified): 很可能的Chinese (Traditional): 很可能的Hindi: संभावितArabic: محتملBengali: সম্ভাব্যRussian: вероятныйJapanese: ありそうな - 起こりそうなVietnamese: có khả năngKorean: 있을 법한Turkish: muhtemelUrdu: امکانی - غالباً ممکنIndonesian: mungkin - besar kemungkinan
Example Sentences
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow.
basic
Winning the lottery is not probable.
basic
It is probable that she will come to the party.
basic
It's highly probable we'll finish by Monday.
natural
Given the evidence, that's the most probable explanation.
natural
The team's win was probable, but not guaranteed.
natural