Probable: meaning, definitions and examples

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probable

 

[ หˆprษ’bษ™bษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

likelihood

Likely to happen or be true; seeming to be true

Synonyms

feasible, likely, possible.

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Word Description / Examples
probable

Use this word when something has a high chance of happening based on evidence or logic.

  • It's probable that it will rain tomorrow given the current weather forecast.
  • Given his skills, it's probable that he will get the promotion.
likely

Use this when something is expected to happen because it seems true or real, often based on subjective judgment.

  • She is likely to come to the party tonight.
  • It's likely that they will finish the task ahead of schedule.
possible

This word is suitable when something can happen or be done but without implying how likely it is to happen.

  • It's possible to improve your skills with practice.
  • Is it possible to arrive there by 5 PM?
feasible

This word fits situations where something can be done or achieved, often used in practical or technical contexts.

  • Building a bridge here is feasible with the current technology.
  • It's not feasible to complete the project by next week without additional help.

Examples of usage

  • It is probable that it will rain tomorrow.
  • There are several probable explanations for the phenomenon.
Context #2 | Noun

statistics

The proportion of times something is likely to happen

Examples of usage

  • The probable of winning the lottery is very low.
  • The probable of getting a red card in the game is high.

Translations

Translations of the word "probable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น provรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคญเคพเคตเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wahrscheinlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mungkin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะนะผะพะฒั–ั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prawdopodobny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใ‚Šใ†ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท probable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ probable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muhtemel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žˆ์„ ๋ฒ•ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุชู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pravdฤ›podobnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pravdepodobnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ่ƒฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ verjeten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญklegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹า›ั‚ะธะผะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒแƒฃแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ehtimal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ probable

Etymology

The word 'probable' comes from the Latin word 'probabilis', which means 'worthy of approval'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, its meaning evolved to signify something likely or expected to happen. 'Probable' is commonly used in various contexts to indicate the likelihood of an event or outcome.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,364, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.