Probably meaning

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

“probably” is an adverb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: with considerable certainty; without much doubt.

probably

adverb

  1. with considerable certainty; without much doubt

    “He is probably out of the country”

    “in all likelihood we are headed for war”

  2. easy to believe on the basis of available evidence

    “he talked plausibly before the committee”

    “he will probably win the election”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University