Probable meaning

What does “probable” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“probable” is a noun and adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an applicant likely to be chosen.

probable

noun

  1. an applicant likely to be chosen

adjective

  1. likely but not certain to be or become true or real

    “a likely result”

    “he foresaw a probable loss”

    Synonymslikely
    Oppositesimprobable
  2. apparently destined

    “the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University