probable
/ˈprɑbəbəl/
adjective
- Likely to happen or be true; having a good chance of being the case.
- The most probable cause of the fire was a faulty electrical wire.
- Rain is probable this afternoon, so take an umbrella.
- It is probable that she will get the job because of her experience.
Antonyms
noun
- A person who is likely to be chosen for something, such as a team or a position.
- The coach named three probables for the starting lineup.
- Among the candidates, he is the strongest probable for the promotion.
- She is a probable for the lead role in the school play.