HyperDic: probable

English > 3 senses of the word probable:
ADJECTIVEallprobable, likelylikely but not certain to be or become true or real
allprobableapparently destined
NOUNperson probablean applicant likely to be chosen
probable > pronunciation
Soundspraa'bahbahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > probable: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaninglikely but not certain to be or become true or real.
Example "he foresaw a probable loss"
Synonymlikely
NarrowerequiprobableEqually probable
presumptiveHaving a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
verisimilarAppearing to be true or real
Oppositeimprobable, unlikelynot likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
Spanishcreible, posible, probable, verosimil
Catalanpossible, probable
Nounsprobabilitya measure of how likely it is that some event will occur
Adverbsprobablywith considerable certainty
probablyeasy to believe on the basis of available evidence
English > probable: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningapparently destined.
Example"the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme"
BroaderlikelyHas a good chance of being the case or of coming about
Spanishprobable
Catalanprobable
Nounsprobabilitythe quality of being probable
English > probable: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn applicant likely to be chosen.
Broaderapplicant, applierA person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment / employment or admission
Spanishprobable
Catalanprobable

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