Another Word For Probably

Meaning

The word "probably" is an adverb that expresses the likelihood or possibility of something happening or being true. When you say something is "probably" the case, you're indicating that it is likely, but not certain.

Synonyms

• Likely
• Perhaps
• Possibly
• Probably
• In all likelihood

Antonyms

• Unlikely
• Improbably
• Doubtfully
• Uncertain
• Incredibly

Etymology

The word "probably" comes from the Middle English "probatly," which derives from the Latin word "probabilis," meaning "provable" or "likely." The root of this is "probare," which means "to prove."

Examples

1. It will probably rain tomorrow, so you should take an umbrella.
2. She is probably the best student in the class.
3. They will probably arrive late due to traffic.
4. He probably forgot about the meeting since he didn't show up.
5. It’s probably a good idea to start studying earlier for the exam.