probably
adverb
prob·a·bly
ˈprä-bə-blē 
ˈprä(b)-blē
: insofar as seems reasonably true, factual, or to be expected : without much doubt
is probably happy
it will probably rain
Examples of probably in a Sentence
The impact probably added all but the last few percent of Earth's mass and set the stage for Earth's and the Moon's subsequent evolution.
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Mark Wilson, Physics Today, February 2008
It was no secret that McKay preferred the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat, and that, along with his innocent optimism and snark-free sincerity, probably makes him hopelessly old-fashioned.
—Richard Hoffer, Sports Illustrated, 16 June 2008
But what these newly inaugurated gym rats probably don't know is that besides buffing up their bodies for summer, they're also buffing up their brains.
—Christen Brownlee, Science News, 25 Feb. 2006
It will probably rain today.
They will probably be here soon.
It was probably the best concert I've ever been to.
There were probably about 150 people at the wedding.
“Are you going to the picnic?” “Probably.”
“Can you finish painting the room today?” “Probably not.”
Mark Wilson, Physics Today, February 2008
It was no secret that McKay preferred the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat, and that, along with his innocent optimism and snark-free sincerity, probably makes him hopelessly old-fashioned.
—Richard Hoffer, Sports Illustrated, 16 June 2008
But what these newly inaugurated gym rats probably don't know is that besides buffing up their bodies for summer, they're also buffing up their brains.
—Christen Brownlee, Science News, 25 Feb. 2006
It will probably rain today.
They will probably be here soon.
It was probably the best concert I've ever been to.
There were probably about 150 people at the wedding.
“Are you going to the picnic?” “Probably.”
“Can you finish painting the room today?” “Probably not.”
Recent Examples on the Web
Use a Steamer Using a handheld clothing steamer is probably the most popular alternative to traditional ironing.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Butler, 2011: The Bulldogs were probably a little underrated entering the Big Dance in 2011, coming off of an appearance in the national title game the year before.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
England probably won’t tiki-taka their way past the best opponents, in part because of the lack of top-class midfield options.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Oh, for sure, my parents probably immediately, but my whole family is involved in music for the most part.
—Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Butler, 2011: The Bulldogs were probably a little underrated entering the Big Dance in 2011, coming off of an appearance in the national title game the year before.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
England probably won’t tiki-taka their way past the best opponents, in part because of the lack of top-class midfield options.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Oh, for sure, my parents probably immediately, but my whole family is involved in music for the most part.
—Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for probably
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“Probably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probably. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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probably
adverb
prob·a·bly
ˈpräb-(ə-)blē
ˈpräb-lē
: without much doubt : very likely
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