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

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

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. Eric Kuhn:

   This means that the' most probable' 24-month study should be considered to have a wet or' optimistic' bias.

2. 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.

3. Gene Ryan:

   To deny the probable advent of body-worn cameras into the law enforcement profession would be unrealistic, it is clear that in many cases, the cameras will be an asset to our profession.

4. Kendall Coffey:

   The prosecutors went through this relying on the probable cause affidavit [which they filed with the court in charging Zimmerman.] They were prepared to accept the judge's ruling, rather than make an all out effort to defeat bond by putting their best evidence forward. Because if they had done that, the defense would have had a preview of their case and still wouldn't have had bond denied." -On the Trayvon Martin Trial

5. Lori Ulrich:

   It is regrettable that Ms. Williams took the president's bait and went inside the Capitol. However, based on our initial investigation and preparation for today, it is our position that the allegations surrounding the theft of Speaker Pelosi's computer came in part from a former abusive boyfriend, witness one, who is in the affidavit of probable cause, he has threatened Ms. Williams, in a number of ways, including she filed a restraining order against him. He was going to go after her. These accusations are overstated.