adverb
presumably
Used to state what seems likely based on available information.
The store is dark, so presumably it is closed.
Etymology
Presume means to take something as a basis before full proof. Presumably marks a conclusion as the likely inference from the information available.
More examples
- She left her umbrella here, presumably by mistake.
- Presumably, the outdoor concert will be canceled if this storm continues.
- He is wearing a suit, presumably for his interview.
Forms
presume verb — To suppose something is true without proof.
Similar words
- probably
- Expresses likelihood without necessarily pointing to supporting information.
- apparently
- Emphasizes how something appears from observations or reports.