probable

/ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/noun, adjective3 syllables

Probable means: likely but not certain to be or become true or real.

Synonyms for probable4

adjective, as in likely but not certain to be or become true or real

equiprobable, presumptive, verisimilar

adjective, as in apparently destined

Opposites of probable

What does probable mean?3

adjective

1

likely but not certain to be or become true or real“a likely result”

2

apparently destined“the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme”

noun

1

an applicant likely to be chosen

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with probable?1

four syllables

Show 40 near rhymes

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Probable in a sentence

It is probable that he will win the speech contest.al_ex_an_der
It is probable that he forgot about it.orcrist
It is probable that she will win the speech contest.CM
It is probable that her first album will sell well.CM
A telephone call from him is probable tonight.unknown
It is not probable that he will get well.unknown
It is probable that she will come tomorrow.CM
A judge will issue a search warrant only if there is probable cause.darinmex

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Forms of probable

as a noun

plural: probables