Probable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Likely but not certain to be or become true or real; "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss".
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Examples
- The doctor told the patient that a full recovery was probable if they followed the treatment plan carefully.
- The company's financial troubles made it probable that they would need to declare bankruptcy.
- The forecast indicated that there was a probable chance of rain later in the day.
- It was probable that the new policy would lead to an increase in productivity.
- Given the athlete's injury history, it was probable that they would be out for the rest of the season.
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Meaning 2
Apparently destined; "the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme".
Classification
All adjective clusters.