probable
/probable/
Definition
Adjective:
- Likely to happen or be true: Describes something that has a high chance of occurring or being the case, based on available evidence.
- Likely but not certain: Indicates a strong possibility, though not a guarantee.
Noun:
- A person likely to be chosen: An applicant or candidate considered very likely to be selected.
- A probable event or outcome: Something that is expected to happen.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- Rain is probable this afternoon, so take an umbrella.
- The probable cause of the fire was faulty wiring.
- It seems probable that the meeting will be postponed.
Noun:
- She is a probable for the promotion.
- The list of probables for the national team was announced.
Advanced Usage
In legal or formal contexts: Used to describe a standard of proof, such as "probable cause," meaning sufficient reason to believe a crime has been committed.
- The police needed probable cause to obtain a search warrant.
"The probable": Used as a noun phrase to refer to the most likely outcome or candidate.
- He is among the probables for the starting lineup.
Variants and Related Words
- Probably (adverb): Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
- She will probably arrive at 8 PM.
- Probability (noun): The quality or state of being probable; the extent to which something is likely to happen.
- The probability of winning the lottery is very low.
- Improbable (adjective): Not likely to be true or to happen.
- It is improbable that he will change his mind.
Synonyms
- Likely: Such as well might happen or be true.
- Plausible: Seeming reasonable or probable.
- Expected: Regarded as likely to happen.
- Anticipated: Expected or predicted.
Antonyms
- Improbable: Not likely to be true or to happen.
- Unlikely: Not likely to happen or be the case.
- Doubtful: Feeling uncertain about something.
Related Phrases
- In all probability: Very likely; almost certainly.
- In all probability, the project will be finished on time.
- Probable outcome: The result that is most likely to occur.
- The probable outcome of the negotiation is a compromise.
Adjective
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apparently destined
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the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme
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likely but not certain to be or become true or real
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a likely result
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he foresaw a probable loss
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Noun
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an applicant likely to be chosen
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