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Definitions of probable

1. Probably. Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

2. apparently destined; "the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme" Scrapingweb Dictionary DB

3. Having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for doubt; likely. Newage Dictionary DB

4. Rendering probable; supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating; as, probable evidence; probable presumption. Newage Dictionary DB

5. Upheld by evidence, but leaving some room for doubt; likely. The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.

6. Having more evidence for than against: giving ground for belief: likely. The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.

7. Credible; likely to be true. The Clarendon dictionary. By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman. Published 1894.

8. Likely; having more evidence than the contrary; which renders something probable. Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.

9. Having the appearance of truth; likely; credible. Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Usage examples for probable

1. In spite of his desire not to believe, Stillman's theory seemed possible; he would not yet admit, even to himself, that it was probable – Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager by Burt L. Standish

2. It is probable that no one thought of her at all. – Little Novels of Italy Madonna Of The Peach-Tree, Ippolita In The Hills, The Duchess Of Nona, Messer Cino And The Live Coal, The Judgment Of Borso by Maurice Henry Hewlett