| 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 | ||