Probably
Probably
Probably (/ˈprɒbəbli/) is an adverb that is often used in the English language to express likelihood or certainty. It is derived from the Middle English term 'probable', which in turn originates from the Latin word 'probabilis', meaning 'provable'.
Usage
The term 'probably' is used to indicate that something is likely to happen or be the case. It is often used in situations where there is some doubt or uncertainty, but the speaker believes that the event or situation is more likely to occur than not. For example, "It will probably rain tomorrow."
Related Terms
- Likely: This term is often used interchangeably with 'probably', although 'likely' tends to suggest a slightly higher degree of certainty.
- Possibly: This term is similar to 'probably', but it suggests a lower degree of certainty.
- Certainly: This term is used to express a high degree of certainty, much higher than 'probably'.
- Unlikely: This term is the opposite of 'probably', used to indicate that something is not likely to happen or be the case.
See Also
- Probability: The branch of mathematics that deals with the likelihood of different outcomes.
- Certainty: The state of being sure about something.
- Uncertainty: The state of being unsure about something.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Probably
- Wikipedia's article - Probably
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