Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

presumably

[ pri-zoo-muh-blee ]

adverb

  1. by assuming reasonably; probably:

    Since he is a consistent winner, he is presumably a superior player.

    Synonyms: , ,



presumably

/ ɪˈːəɪ /

adverb

  1. sentence modifier one presumes or supposes that

    presumably he won't see you, if you're leaving tomorrow

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of presumably1

First recorded in 1640–50; presumable + -ly
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Though the photo cuts off the top half of the cardigan-clad baby’s face, presumably for privacy reasons, her name can be seen boldly emblazoned — in gold, of course — on her plain white onesie.

From

None of the quarterbacks left on UCLA’s spring roster have thrown a pass in a college game, and they will presumably be competing with Madden Iamaleava to be the top backup in fall training camp.

From

Pham then motioned for the heckler to come onto the field, where presumably he would address the spat once and for all, man to man.

From

That would be backed up by a "robust security guarantee", according to US outlet Axios, presumably backed up by a "coalition of the willing" involving the UK, France but not the US.

From

However, a study Havenith published last week in Communications Psychology found these altered states of consciousness achieved through high-ventilation breathwork were directly associated with reduced levels of carbon dioxide, presumably as a result of hyperventilation.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


presumablepresume