prob‧a‧bly S1 W1 / prɒbəbli $ prɑ- / 副词

used to say that something is likely to happen, likely to be true etc :

It will probably take about a week.

This would probably be a good time to take a break.

It’s probably the best movie I have ever seen.

[句子副词]

‘Are you going to be able to do this?’ ‘Yes, probably.’

‘Is she going to send it back?’ ‘ Probably not , no.’

very/most probably

The building will be replaced, most probably by a modern sports centre.

THESAURUS

probably 副词 used when saying that you think something is true or will happen, although it is not completely definite : He’s probably gone home. | Rod is probably going to study law. | ‘Is she lying?’ ‘Probably.’

likely 形容词 probably going to happen or probably true : The most likely result is a win for the Democrats. | The price of petrol is likely to rise again this year. | It is likely that we’ll lose.

it looks as if/it looks like used when saying that the present situation makes you think that something will probably happen or is probably true : It looks like Greg has been delayed. | There aren’t any taxis, so it looks as if we’ll have to walk.

may/could/might well used when saying that you think something will probably happen or is probably true : He may well come back. | Take an umbrella. It might well rain later on. | It may well be his last game.

I would/should think spoken ( also I would guess spoken ) used when saying that you think something will probably happen or is probably true, although you are not sure : ‘Will the match still go ahead?’ ’Yes, I would think so .’ | I should think she’s about 24 or 25.