English adjective: probable | |||
1. | probable likely but not certain to be or become true or real | ||
Samples | A likely result. He foresaw a probable loss. | ||
Synonyms | likely | ||
Similar | equiprobable, presumptive, verisimilar | ||
Antonyms | improbable, unlikely | ||
2. | probable apparently destined | ||
Samples | The probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme. | ||
Similar | likely | ||
Antonyms | unlikely | ||
English noun: probable | |||
1. | probable (person) an applicant likely to be chosen | ||
Broader (hypernym) | applicant, applier | ||