presumably
gb/pɹɪzˈuməbli/ us/pɹɪzˈuməbli/
B2
English
~ 2600
valószínűleg, feltehetően
B2
1
valószínűleg
B1
feltehetően
B2
Usage pattern:
Presumably, [statement]
Presumably, she missed the meeting because she was ill.
Valószínűleg azért hagyta ki a megbeszélést, mert beteg volt.
The keys are not on the table, so presumably he took them.
A kulcsok nincsenek az asztalon, tehát valószínűleg elvitte őket.
Presumably, the train will arrive on time despite the weather.
They have not replied yet, so presumably they are still considering the offer.
Learner examples
Presumably, he is at school now.
Valószínűleg most az iskolában van.
She is not here, so presumably she went home.
Nincs itt, tehát valószínűleg hazament.
Presumably, it will rain later.
He did not answer, so presumably he is busy.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'presumably' with 'apparently'. 'Presumably' is based on logical deduction, while 'apparently' is based on outward signs or reports.
Meaning
used to say something is likely true
Collocations
presumably because
|presumably due to
|presumably as a result
|presumably linked to
Synonyms
probably (Slightly more common and less formal; expresses likelihood without strong emphasis on reasoning.)
|
apparently (Indicates something seems true based on appearance or what is heard, not necessarily logical deduction.)
Antonyms
certainly (Indicates complete certainty, the opposite of assuming without proof.)
|
definitely (Expresses absolute assurance rather than assumption.)
Themes
communication
|reasoning
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used when you think something is true but you are not sure.
Used to indicate that something is assumed to be true based on what is known, although it is not certain.
Grammar
Dictionary form
presumably
IPA
GB/pɹɪzˈuməbli/
US/pɹɪzˈuməbli/
Syllables & stress
pre - sum - ably (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sum)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: presumably
- Plural: presumablies
Word family
Forms
presumablies
noun
Core family
presume
verb B2
presumption
noun C1
Related words
presumptuous
adjective
Advanced or less common
presumptive
adjective
Expressions
presumably not
1/pɹɪzˈuməbli nˈɑt/
fixed phrase
assumed to be untrue
Used to say you think something is probably not true.
Examples
- "Is he coming today?" "Presumably not."
- "Will they agree to our terms?" "Presumably not."
presumably so
1/pɹɪzˈuməbli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
assumed to be correct
Used to agree that something is probably true.
Examples
- "Will they come to the party?" "Presumably so."
- "Is this the right way?" "Presumably so."