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Meantolearn Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

probably vs. possibly

Is probably stronger than possibly?

Is probable stronger than possible?

I wonder if you know why?

Thanks,
  

Top answer

Hi, Is probably stronger than possibly? Is probable stronger than possible? It's 30 degrees celsius today.

— Clive

  • Hi, Is probably stronger than possibly?
  • Is probable stronger than possible?
  • It's 30 degrees celsius today.
  • It's possible that it might snow tomorrow, but it's not probable.
  • It's possible that there will be a terrible earthquake tomorrow, but it's not probable.
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Hi,

Is probably stronger than possibly?

Is probable stronger than possible?

It's 30 degrees celsius today. It's possible that it might snow tomorrow, but it's not probable.

It's possible that there will be a terrible earthquake tomorrow, but it's not probable. If it were probable, I would jump in my car
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Just a note, in addition to Clive's correct and helpful answer--

One could say that the word 'probably' indicates more certainty [likelihood] than 'possibly'.
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Is it true? : probably > likely > possibly

Thanks for help.

Note: '>' indicates more certainty (likelihood) than
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