Synonyms for probable
ˈprɒb ə bəlprob·a·ble

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

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

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. probableadjective

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

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. probableadjective

   Synonyms:
   likely, credible, reasonable

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "probable":

   likely, unlikely, possible, plausible, probability

How to pronounce probable?

How to say probable in sign language?

Words popularity by usage frequency

How to use probable in a sentence?

1. Trevor Sikorski:

   Ukraine wants to have 19 bcm in storage by the end of the summer but it doesn't have the money to buy that gas. The probable outcome is it will have around 14 bcm. They could probably get through most winters with that amount but if it is cold they will struggle and look for gas from western Europe, we forecast the seasonal ramp in prices could go as high as 53 pence/therm (peak winter weather prices).

2. Jeremy Farrar:

   Wuhan is a major hub and with travel being a huge part of the fast-approaching Chinese New Year, the concern level must remain high, it is probable that we are looking at patients being affected over a number of days from multiple animal sources and with some degree of human-to-human transmission.

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. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland:

   If you put a unit like this out on the street in this environment and you look at a number where they’re pulling in 170 or 180 people into custody every month after the unit gets started, you’ve got to take a closer look at what they’re doing – what those charges are, what the probable cause is, what the reason for the stops is, these units can get out of control really quickly. If you’re not paying close attention on the supervisory part then you’ve got a problem.

5. French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron:

   I want those factories to be built because we need this capacity, since it looks probable that it will not be Adwen, they will be built by the partner that makes the best offer in terms of industry and employment.