probably
[ˈprɑːbəbli]
Definition:
1. Something is likely to happen or to be true.
2. It is likely to be the case, although you are not sure.
Use 'probably' in a sentence:
- 1. You're probably right.
- 2. Extra blank paper will probably come in useful.
- 3. She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job.
- 4. How she met her death will probably never be known.
- 5. If you've been asked for an interview you are probably on a short list of no more than six.
- 6. They probably wanted to get out of the country.
- 7. My kids will probably go to parochial schools.
- 8. He is probably the most reviled man in contemporary theatre.
- 9. The Democrats will probably lose control of Congress.
- 10. This would probably be a good time to take a break.
- 11. It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs.
- 12. This photograph won't probably enlarge well.
- 13. ‘Do we need the car? ’ ‘Probably not. ’
- 14. That would probably cost you about fifty bucks.
- 15. We're going on holiday soon, probably next month.
- 16. Some people moved in silky, liquid movements, others were jerky, probably drunk.
- 17. Our fingerprints are probably all over the place.
- 18. The required technology is probably still two years off.
- 19. The two cases are most probably connected.
- 20. Tavare was probably ruing his decision.
- 21. I think coffee is probably the best thing at this point.
- 22. I think more customers probably prefer a soft sell.
- 23. I can probably make the time to see them.
- 24. The original castle was probably built about AD 860.
- 25. He probably thinks you're both crazy!
- 26. Another five or six yuan will probably be enough.
- 27. You were probably brought up to think like that.
- 28. He'll probably say no, though it's worth asking.
- 29. Bergit was probably more daring than I was.
- 30. The government will probably fall at the coming election.
- 31. Their plan will probably meet with little success.
- 32. They probably meant well.
- 33. The next match will probably offer them the consolation of winning.
- 34. Some travel companies will probably go out of business this summer.
- 35. I shall probably oversleep as I am not used to getting up so early.
- 36. It's probably the best movie I have ever seen.
- 37. It'll probably take ages to find a parking space.
- 38. This is probably a bad idea, but what the hey!
- 39. The driver of the car probably holds the key to solving the crime.
- 40. My son's income can probably be placed as £5000 a year.
- 41. You probably won't need to call ─ but take my number, just in case.
- 42. The three statues above are probably Roman divinities.
- 43. The driver had probably blacked out at the wheel.
- 44. The plane would probably disintegrate at that high speed.
- 45. It will probably take about a week.
- 46. She probably dropped the parcel unawares.
- 47. When you think about it, he's probably right.
- 48. Our system is probably new to you.
- 49. She probably has a good mind, which should be used to the full.
- 50. He was compact, probably no taller than me.
- 51. Swimming is probably the best form of exercise you can get.
- 52. He will probably take your child's temperature too.
- 53. It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment.
- 54. They'll probably be here Monday and Tuesday.
- 55. ‘Is he going to be there? ’ ‘Probably. ’
- 56. They told me that they probably wouldn't come.
- 57. I probably won't be performing in public much.
- 58. You are probably well enough to take a little light exercise.
- 59. It'll probably be OK.
- 60. The driver was probably taking a pee.
- 61. Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night.
- 62. It was probably infested with cooties.
- 63. We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk.
- 64. We shall most probably never meet again.
- 65. The right decision was made, but probably for the wrong reasons.
- 66. It would probably pay you to hire an accountant.
- 67. Now is probably as good a time as any to start a business.
- 68. As you probably know, I'm going to be changing jobs soon.
- 69. She's probably the brightest student in the class.