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Word: Probable
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘worthy of belief’): via Old French from Latin probabilis, from probare ‘to test, demonstrate’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈprɒbəbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
likely to happen or be the case
Short Definition:likely to happen or be case
Examples:- it is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate further
- the probable consequences of his action
Word: Probable
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈprɒbəbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person who is likely to become or do something, especially one who is likely to be chosen for a team
Short Definition:person who is likely to become something
Examples:- Merson and Wright are probables
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