Synonyms of probably

probably

adverb

ˈprä-bə-blē 

as in likely

by reasonable assumption

we would probably win that bet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• likely
• perhaps
• maybe
• definitely
• surely
• presumably
• certainly
• doubtless
• possibly
• definitively
• assumably
• undoubtedly
• practically
• as like as not
• clearly
• reasonably
• potentially
• conceivably
• plausibly
• unquestionably
• assuredly
• supposedly
• positively
• undeniably
• really
• mayhap
• indisputably
• conclusively
• imaginably
• perchance
• decisively
• indubitably
• truly
• supposably
• presumedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improbably
• incredibly
• unbelievably
• inconceivably
• implausibly
• unthinkably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of probably

The majority of museum-goers are New York City tourists (informed ones, who probably didn’t come directly from Time Square), but locals frequent the Morgan to catch a performance or take in a new exhibition. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

The experimentation with outdoor games is probably a thing of the past after Nebraska’s match against Missouri at Wrigley Field was delayed twice and finally suspended after just 18 points because of excessive moisture on the court. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

This probably doesn’t share that much with the Melania documentary. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

The defense will feature at least three rookies regularly, and any of them could probably crack this list. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026