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PROB-uh-blee/ˈprɒbəbli/

Probably means it is likely, more than maybe. It will probably rain. Put it after will / be, or before the main verb: she probably knows. Probably not is the negative. Possible is weaker; definite is stronger.

Meaning

Very likely.

Examples

• “It will probably rain later.”
• “He is probably at work.”
• “They will probably arrive late.”

Good to know

Stronger than maybe. Position: after will/be, or before the main verb.

Near in meaning

likely

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