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presumably

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prɪˈzuːməbli/ · UK /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably means: Used when you think something is probably true, although you are not certain.

adverb

PROBABLY TRUEB2

Used when you think something is probably true, although you are not certain.

  • Presumably, he is still asleep.
  • She left early, presumably because she felt ill.
  • You have read the instructions, presumably?

Similar words: probably, I assume

Common phrases: presumably because, presumably means, presumably still, presumably already

Questions about presumably

What does presumably mean?

Used when you think something is probably true, although you are not certain.

What is presumably in other languages?

Türkçe: muhtemelen · Español: probablemente · Français: probablement · Deutsch: vermutlich · Italiano: presumibilmente · 日本語: おそらく

How do you pronounce presumably?

In American English /prɪˈzuːməbli/; in British English /prɪˈzjuːməbli/.

How do you use presumably in a sentence?

Presumably, he is still asleep. She left early, presumably because she felt ill.

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