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probable
What does probable mean?
probable (adjective): likely or most likely to be true.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use probable in a sentence?
- It's probable that it will rain tomorrow. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- The probable source of the failure was the mass of feathers in the intake manifold. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce probable?
/ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does probable come from?
From Middle English probable, from Old French probable.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of probable?
What are antonyms of probable?
Words related to probable
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “probable”?
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What does “probable” mean?
likely or most likely to be true
Right! That's what “probable” means.
performed or happening in secret
Not quite: that's what undercover means.
showing reason or sound judgment
Not quite: that's what sensible means.
requiring little skill or effort
Not quite: that's what easy means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “probable”?
strong
Not quite: strong means something else.
entire
Not quite: entire means something else.
likely
Right!
public
Not quite: public means something else.
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