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scarlet781015
what is the difference between possibly and probably?thanks
16 févr. 2012 07:24
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Probably is more likely than possibly. If something will probably happen, then we may assume that the odds are that it actually will happen. If we consider the event will possibly happen, then the chances would be believed to be much less.
16 février 2012
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Personally, I am bad about using them both for the same meaning. They both mean a likely occurrence. However, according to the dictionary, probable is followed with the word likely where possible is followed with the word may. In which case, you would want to use probable in circumstances leading towards a positive outcome instead of an undecided outcome.
16 février 2012
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scarlet781015
Compétences linguistiques
Chinois (mandarin), Anglais
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Anglais
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