probable

probable is on the Basic English 850 List.

private - probable - process

probable is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

private - probable - problem

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈprɑbəbl̩/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈprɒbəbl̩/

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• Hyphenation: prob‧a‧ble

Adjective

Positive probable

Comparative more probable

Superlative most probable

1. If something is probable, there is a high chance of it happening, being true, or existing.
   • Synonym: likely
   • Antonyms: improbable and unlikely

   Weather is the probable cause of this morning's traffic problems.

   It's probable that he'll be here later.

Related words

• probably