Probable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Probable is an adjective meaning Likely or most likely to be true.
Meaning
Likely or most likely to be true.
More Meanings
- Likely to happen.
- Supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating.
- Something that is likely.
- A person who is likely to appear or do a certain thing.
- (obsolete) Capable of being proved.
Example Sentences
probable evidence
It's probable that it will rain tomorrow.
With all the support we have, success is looking probable.
The probable source of the failure was the mass of feathers in the intake manifold.
Word Forms
- probables
Synonyms for probable
Depending on context, synonyms include plausible, presumptive, verisimilar, equiprobable, likely.
Antonyms for probable
Common opposites include improbable, unlikely.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include likely, plausible, presumed, presumptive, verisimilar, equiprobable.
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