probably
Translation
probably, likely
Examples
He will probably be late for the meeting.
He will probably be late for the meeting.
It's probably going to rain this afternoon.
It's probably going to rain this afternoon.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) will probably ((verb)) (subject) is likely to (verb) She will probably say yes.
it's probably ((adjective/verb)) it is likely (adjective/verb) It's probably too late now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: likely, presumably, possibly; Antonyms: improbably, certainly not
Etymology
From 'probable' + '-ly' (adverb-forming suffix). 'Probable' comes from Latin 'probabilis' (provable).
Memory Tips
It's the adverb form of 'probable'. If something is 'probable', it will 'probably' happen.