presumably
gb/pɹɪzˈuməbli/ us/pɹɪzˈuməbli/
B2
Angielski
~ 2600
valószínűleg, feltehetően
B2
1
valószínűleg
B1
feltehetően
B2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'presumably' with 'apparently'. 'Presumably' is based on logical deduction, while 'apparently' is based on outward signs or reports.
Znaczenie
used to say something is likely true
Kolokacje
presumably because
|presumably due to
|presumably as a result
|presumably linked to
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
certainly (Indicates complete certainty, the opposite of assuming without proof.)
|
definitely (Expresses absolute assurance rather than assumption.)
Tematy
communication
|reasoning
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
presumably
IPA
GB/pɹɪzˈuməbli/
US/pɹɪzˈuməbli/
Sylaby i akcent
pre - sum - ably (3 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sum)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: presumably
- Plural: presumablies
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
presumablies
noun
Core family
presume
verb B2
presumption
noun C1
Related words
presumptuous
adjective
Advanced or less common
presumptive
adjective
Wyrażenia
presumably not
1/pɹɪzˈuməbli nˈɑt/
fixed phrase
assumed to be untrue
Used to say you think something is probably not true.
Przykłady
- "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.
Przykłady
- "Will they come to the party?" "Presumably so."
- "Is this the right way?" "Presumably so."