Definitions
- Used to express a high likelihood or probability of something happening. - Used to indicate a reasonable assumption or estimation based on available information. - Used to suggest that something is likely but not certain.
- Used to suggest that something is likely to be true based on what is known or assumed. - Used to indicate a logical conclusion or inference based on available evidence. - Used to express an assumption or belief without certainty.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express likelihood or probability.
- 2Both words suggest an assumption or estimation based on available information.
- 3Both words are used to express uncertainty or lack of complete knowledge.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Probably is more commonly used than presumably in everyday language.
- 2Certainty: Probably suggests a higher degree of certainty than presumably.
- 3Evidence: Presumably implies that there is some evidence or logical reasoning behind the assumption, while probably may not require any specific evidence or reasoning.
- 4Connotation: Probably is neutral in tone, while presumably can sometimes imply skepticism or doubt.
- 5Position in sentence: Probably usually comes before the main verb, while presumably often comes at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Remember this!
Both probably and presumably express likelihood or probability based on available information, but probably suggests a higher degree of certainty and is more commonly used. Presumably implies that there is some evidence or logical reasoning behind the assumption, while probably may not require any specific evidence or reasoning. Additionally, presumably can sometimes imply skepticism or doubt.
