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. Van Deusen:

   Both of those, if theyre positive, leadto what is called a probable case. So its not a laboratory-confirmed, but its a probable case and its just a different classification.

2. C. S. Lewis:

   I have found a desire within myself that no experience in this world can satisfy; the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.

3. Francis Bacon:

   If any human being earnestly desire to push on to new discoveries instead of just retaining and using the old to win victories over Nature as a worker rather than over hostile critics as a disputant to attain , in fact, clear and demonstrative knowlegde instead of attractive and probable theory we invite him as a true son of Science to join our ranks.

4. Benjamin Crump:

   Why you can't come in and recommend charges right now based on the probable cause?

5. Anna Lorance:

   This could be an Army success story. It’s probable that they had this info and didn’t issue it to the prosecutors at the time of trial. he has served his country with dignity and pride. He loves the military so much that his family almost comes second.