9.4.4.3 Probably

Use this domain for words that a speaker uses to indicate that he thinks something is probable or likely to occur.

Louw Nida Codes: 
71B Probable, Improbable
  • What words indicate that something will probably happen?
    probably, likely, probable, be a strong possibility, it looks as if, it looks like, chances are, may well, be in the cards, as likely as not, I wouldn't be surprised if, I dare say, I should think, I guess
  • What words indicate that something is probably true?
    probably, likely, probable, it looks as if, it's a fair bet, may well, may easily, as likely as not, I should think
  • What words indicate that something is very probably true
    very probably, very likely, there is a strong likelihood, there is a strong probability, almost certain, be more than likely, in all probability, ten to one
  • What words indicate that something good will probably happen?
    ought to be, should be, promise to be, looks promising,
  • What words indicate that something bad will probably happen?
    be heading for, be in for, threaten, threat
  • What words indicate that someone or something will probably be successful?
    have a good chance, stand a good chance, be set to do something, be on course
  • What words indicate that someone will probably do something bad?
    be quite capable of, I wouldn't put it past him
  • What words indicate how probable it is that something will happen?
    likelihood, probability, prospect, chances, odds
  • What words indicate that something is possible but not very probable?
    unlikely, improbable, doubtful, remote
  • What words indicate that someone or something will probably not be successful?
    little chance, little hope, little prospect, have little chance, stand little chance, outside chance