probably
ADV
(1)
[/ˈprɒbəbli/en-US]
likely
formal
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presumably
neutral
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apparently
neutral
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unfortunately likely
untranslatable
(The nuance of 'probably' can sometimes imply a less certain estimate, which doesn’t have a direct single-word equivalent.)
Antonyms
improbably
Indicating that something is likely to occur or be true, but not certain. The term suggests a degree of probability rather than absolute certainty. In some contexts, 'probably' can imply a less certain estimate, conveying nuances that may not have a direct equivalent in other languages.
- She will probably arrive late due to traffic. — 彼女は交通渋滞のため、遅れて到着するでしょう。
- It will probably rain tomorrow, so take your umbrella. — 明日はおそらく雨が降るので、傘を持って行ってください。
- They probably won't be able to finish the project on time. — 彼らはおそらくプロジェクトを時間通りに終えることができないでしょう。
- You probably know that exercise is good for your health. — あなたはおそらく運動が健康に良いことを知っています。
register: formal