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probably

/ˈprɒbəbli/

[/ˈprɒbəbli/]

very likely

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to say that something is likely to happen or be true.

Example

It will probably rain later.

It will probably rain later.

Etymology

From Latin 'probabilis' (provable, likely).

How & Where It’s Used

Very common adverb expressing likelihood.

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