Synonyms for probable
ˈprɒb ə bəlprob·a·ble

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1. probable

   The apparent is that which appears; the word has two contrasted senses, either of that which is manifest, visible, certain, or of that which merely seems to be and may be very different from what is; as, the apparent motion of the sun around the earth. Apparent kindness casts a doubt on the reality of the kindness; apparent neglect implies that more care and pains may have been bestowed than we are aware of. Presumable implies that a thing may be reasonably supposed beforehand without any full knowledge of the facts. Probable implies that we know facts enough to make us moderately confident of it. Seeming expresses great doubt of the reality; seeming innocence comes very near in meaning to probable guilt. Apparent indicates less assurance than probable, and more than seeming. A man's probable intent we believe will prove to be his real intent; his seeming intent we believe to be a sham; his apparent intent may be the true one, tho we have not yet evidence on which to pronounce with certainty or even with confidence. Likely is a word with a wide range of usage, but always implying the belief that the thing is, or will be, true; it is often used with the infinitive, as the other words of this list can not be; as, it is likely to happen. Compare EVIDENT.

   Synonyms:
   apparent, likely, presumable, seeming

   Antonyms:
   doubtful, dubious, improbable, unimaginable, unlikely

   Preposition:
   (When apparent is used in the sense of evident): His guilt is apparent in every act to all observers.

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1. probable

   Synonyms:
   likely, presumable, credible, reasonable

   Antonyms:
   unlikely, unreasonable, incredible

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1. probableadjective

   an applicant likely to be chosen

   Antonyms:
   improbable, supposed(a), unlikely

2. probable, likelyadjective

   likely but not certain to be or become true or real

   "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"

   Synonyms:
   potential, likely

   Antonyms:
   unlikely, improbable, supposed(a)

3. probableadjective

   apparently destined

   "the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme"

   Synonyms:
   likely

   Antonyms:
   supposed(a), improbable, unlikely

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1. probableadjective

   Synonyms:
   likely, presumable, credible, reasonable, to be expected, that stands to reason

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1. probableadjective

   Synonyms:
   likely, credible, reasonable

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1. List of paraphrases for "probable":

   likely, unlikely, possible, plausible, probability

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How to use probable in a sentence?

1. Technology Minister Jadwiga Emilewicz:

   It is highly probable that by 2020 and beyond, energy prices will not go down and other solutions than ad hoc cuts need to be sought because the spectrum of available instruments is limited, this is why we prepared a program for the development of prosumer energy.

2. Elliot Williams:

   We know that there were photographs and other evidence seized today, and we also don't know what else was found in his house today, certainly the prosecutors and the FBI knew they had probable cause to believe there was actionable evidence in his house, so who knows what comes of that.

3. Dennis Kelleher:

   To me, it's probable that people are pushing retail investors in one way or another when they have undisclosed positions that are being advantaged by those actions, that's going to be classic market manipulation, and I don't have any doubt that's going on.

4. Michael Caldwell:

   It seems probable that they were slithering, so to speak, though the limbs might still have been used for grasping, snakes have generated fear and fascination since ancient times.

5. Peter Marks:

   We'll have to see where this all interacts. Is it possible we're going to need a booster at some point ? Yes. Is it probable ? Yes. Do we know exactly when ? No, but if I had to look at my crystal ball, it's probably not sooner, hopefully, than a year after being vaccinated, for the average adult.