probably
word
/ˈpɹɑbəˌbɫi/, /ˈpɹɑbɫi/
PRAH-buh-blee or PRAH-blee
/pɹˈɒbəbli/
prOB-uh-blee
Definition
Used to show that something is likely to happen or be true, but is not certain.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in everyday conversation to express likelihood; less formal than 'probably' alternatives like 'likely' or 'presumably'. Typically precedes the main verb or auxiliary verb (e.g., 'He will probably come'). Learners sometimes confuse with 'possibly' which means it could happen but less certain.
Spanish: probablemente - seguramentePortuguese (BR): provavelmente - provavelmentePortuguese (PT): provavelmente - provavelmenteChinese (Simplified): 大概 - 可能Chinese (Traditional): 大概 - 可能Hindi: संभवतः - शायदArabic: ربما - من المحتملBengali: সম্ভবতRussian: наверное - вероятноJapanese: たぶん - おそらくVietnamese: có lẽ - chắc làKorean: 아마Turkish: muhtemelen - büyük ihtimalleUrdu: شاید - غالباًIndonesian: mungkin - kemungkinan besar
Example Sentences
It will probably rain tomorrow.
basic
She is probably at home now.
basic
They will probably finish the project next week.
basic
I’m probably going to skip the party tonight.
natural
He’s probably just running late, don’t worry.
natural
If you ask, they will probably say yes.
natural