Presumably Meaning in English
word
/pɹəˈzuməbɫi/, /pɹiˈzuməbɫi/, /pɹɪˈzuməbɫi/
pri-ZOOM-uh-blee
/pɹɪzjˈuːməbli/
pri-ZYOO-muh-blee
Definition
Used when you think something is likely true or probable, although you are not certain. It suggests an assumption based on what you know.
Usage & Nuances
'Presumably' is formal and mainly used in writing, news, and careful speech. Common at the start of sentences or after a semicolon. Do not confuse with 'probably', which is more direct; 'presumably' adds a sense of informed guesswork.
Spanish: presumiblemente - probablemente - al parecerPortuguese (BR): presumivelmente - provavelmentePortuguese (PT): presumivelmente - provavelmenteChinese (Simplified): 大概 - 可能 - 据推测Chinese (Traditional): 大概 - 可能 - 據推測Hindi: संभवतः - कदाचितArabic: على الأرجح - على ما يبدوBengali: সম্ভবত - অনুমানতRussian: по всей видимости - предположительноJapanese: おそらく - 推測するにVietnamese: có lẽ - theo suy đoánKorean: 아마 - 추정컨대Turkish: muhtemelen - tahminenUrdu: شاید - غالباًIndonesian: kemungkinan besar - agaknya
Example Sentences
Presumably, he will arrive on time.
basic
She is presumably at work right now.
basic
The keys are presumably in his bag.
basic
He wasn't at the meeting, so presumably he was busy.
natural
Presumably, they have already left for the airport.
natural
She looked very tired, so presumably she had a long day.
natural