adverb
probably
Likely, though not certain.
She probably knows the quickest way to the station.
Etymology
Probably comes from probable, originally something worthy of approval or belief. The adverb expresses that an assertion is likely to be true without making it certain.
More examples
- The package will probably arrive tomorrow.
- You probably left your keys in the car.
- That's probably enough salt for the soup.
Forms
probable adjective — Likely to happen or be true.
probability noun — The likelihood that something will happen.