presumably
gb/pɹɪzˈuməbli/ us/pɹɪzˈuməbli/
B2
Anh
~ 2600
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb
B2
property
1
used to say something is likely true
Used when you think something is true but you are not sure.
Mẫu sử dụng:
Presumably, [statement]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'presumably' with 'apparently'. 'Presumably' is based on logical deduction, while 'apparently' is based on outward signs or reports.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
certainly (Indicates complete certainty, the opposite of assuming without proof.)
|
definitely (Expresses absolute assurance rather than assumption.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
presumably because
|presumably due to
|presumably as a result
|presumably linked to
Chủ đề
communication
|reasoning
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- Presumably, she missed the meeting because she was ill.
- The keys are not on the table, so presumably he took them.
- Presumably, the train will arrive on time despite the weather.
- They have not replied yet, so presumably they are still considering the offer.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Presumably, he is at school now.
- She is not here, so presumably she went home.
- Presumably, it will rain later.
- He did not answer, so presumably he is busy.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
presumably
IPA
GB/pɹɪzˈuməbli/
US/pɹɪzˈuməbli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
pre - sum - ably (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sum)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: presumably
- Plural: presumablies
Họ từ
Forms
presumablies
noun
Core family
presume
verb B2
presumption
noun C1
Related words
presumptuous
adjective
Advanced or less common
presumptive
adjective
Cách diễn đạt
presumably not
1/pɹɪzˈuməbli nˈɑt/
fixed phrase
assumed to be untrue
Used to say you think something is probably not true.
Ví dụ
- "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.
Ví dụ
- "Will they come to the party?" "Presumably so."
- "Is this the right way?" "Presumably so."