Antonyms for presumably


Grammar : Adv
Spell : pri-zoo-muh-blee
Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈzu mə bli


Definition of presumably

Origin :
  • 1640s, "with presumption, without examination," from presumable + -ly (2). As a qualifier, "probably, as one would presume," from 1830.
  • adv likely, reasonably
Example sentences :
  • We can only say that they will be different, and presumably loftier ones.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • At least I possess the key of his flat, presumably with his permission.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • She drew a long breath, presumably of relief, and moved a step forward.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • Presumably, the Russian troops there had come from Ivangorod.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
  • He presumably knew all the employees of his company by sight.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • This was presumably a training voyage of his own suggestion.
  • Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster
  • The message borne by Mrs. Tidditt had, presumably, been delivered.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • There had been a murmur, presumably of remonstrance, from Helen.
  • Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • Because that is the formation of the hills, and presumably the line of heights would be followed.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "Presumably it's the new head-gardener," she replied with brevity.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic

Synonyms for presumably

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