Probably: meaning, definitions and examples

Use in general statements when there is a strong possibility but not a guarantee.

• I'll probably go to the gym after work
• It's probably going to rain later

Used to express a good chance that something will happen, often based on evidence or logical conclusion.

• It's likely that he'll be late due to traffic
• This approach is likely to succeed

Indicates very high confidence in an outcome, just short of being certain.

• She will almost certainly get the promotion
• They are almost certainly going to win the match

Emphasizes a very strong probability, more confident than 'likely' but not as strong as 'almost certainly'.

• He is most likely at home now
• The meeting will most likely end by 5 PM

Use this when you are quite sure that something is true or will happen, but not completely certain.

• He will probably come to the party.
• It's probably going to rain tomorrow.

This is used when there is a chance, no matter how small, that something might happen or be true. It indicates a lower probability than 'probably'.

• Can we possibly meet earlier?
• She might possibly be late.

This is used when you are not certain about something and think it has a chance of happening or being true.

• Maybe we will go to the beach this weekend.
• Maybe he forgot about the meeting.

This is a more formal or polite way to express uncertainty, similar to 'maybe'.

• Perhaps we can discuss this later.
• You should ask him, perhaps he knows the answer.