How do you use "probably" in a sentence?

She's probably stuck in traffic. I'll probably be home by six. That's probably the best solution.

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Q: What does "probably" mean?

Most likely; in all probability 'Probably' expresses likelihood without certainty. It's less definite than 'certainly' but more confident than 'possibly' or 'perhaps'. It can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. 'Probably not' is a gentle way of saying no.

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Significado: Most likely; in all probability

大概，很可能

probablemente, seguramente

おそらく、たぶん

아마, 십중팔구

'Probably' expresses likelihood without certainty. It's less definite than 'certainly' but more confident than 'possibly' or 'perhaps'. It can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. 'Probably not' is a gentle way of saying no.

「probably」表示可能性但不确定。它比「certainly」不那么肯定，但比「possibly」或「perhaps」更有把握。它可以放在句首、句中或句尾。「probably not」是说不的委婉方式。

«Probably» expresa probabilidad sin certeza. Es menos definido que «certainly» pero más confiado que «possibly» o «perhaps». Puede usarse al principio, en medio o al final de una oración. «Probably not» es una forma suave de decir no.

「probably」は確実性なしに可能性を表します。「certainly」ほど確定的ではありませんが、「possibly」や「perhaps」より自信があります。文の最初、中間、最後に使えます。「probably not」は穏やかにノーと言う方法です。

'Probably'는 확실하지는 않지만 가능성이 높음을 나타냅니다. 'certainly'보다는 덜 확실하지만 'possibly'나 'perhaps'보다는 확신이 강합니다. 문장의 처음, 중간, 끝에 사용할 수 있습니다. 'Probably not'은 부드럽게 거절하는 표현입니다.

Ejemplos

She's probably stuck in traffic.
她大概是堵车了。
Probablemente esté atrapada en el tráfico.
彼女はおそらく渋滞に巻き込まれています。
그녀는 아마 교통 체증에 갇혀 있을 겁니다.
I'll probably be home by six.
我大概六点到家。
Probablemente estaré en casa a las seis.
6時頃には家に着くと思います。
아마 6시쯤에는 집에 도착할 거예요.
That's probably the best solution.
那可能是最好的解决方案。
Esa es probablemente la mejor solución.
それがおそらく最善の解決策です。
그것이 아마 가장 좋은 해결책일 겁니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'probabilis' meaning 'worthy of approval, likely', from 'probare' (to test, to prove). The Latin root also gave us 'prove', 'probe', and 'probation'. The adverb form with '-ly' became standard in English by the 17th century.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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