probably

Words with a similar base: probably

'probably'

[probably.r.01] as in: with considerable certainty; without much doubt

Examples:
He is probably out of the country
in all likelihood we are headed for war

'probably'

[credibly.r.01] as in: easy to believe on the basis of available evidence

Examples:
he talked plausibly before the committee
he will probably win the election

Origins

					probably (English)
├── -ly (English)
│   ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── probable (English)
    └── probable (French)
        └── probabilis (Latin)

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