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probable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈprɑbəbəl/ · UK /ˈprɒbəbəl/

probable means: Likely to happen or be true.

adjective

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Likely to happen or be true.

  • Rain is probable tomorrow.
  • They discussed the probable cause of the crash.
  • It is probable that she will arrive late.

How to use it: it is probable that… (It is probable that the road will close.)

Similar words: likely

Opposites: unlikely, improbable

Common phrases: probable cause, probable outcome, highly probable

Questions about probable

What does probable mean?

Likely to happen or be true.

What is probable in other languages?

Türkçe: muhtemel · Español: probable · Français: probable · Deutsch: wahrscheinlich · Italiano: probabile · 日本語: ありそうな

How do you pronounce probable?

In American English /ˈprɑbəbəl/; in British English /ˈprɒbəbəl/.

How do you use probable in a sentence?

Rain is probable tomorrow. They discussed the probable cause of the crash.

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