Synonyms for

Presumably

Verb / prʌˈzu:mʌbli: / / prɪˈzu:mʌbli: / / pri:ˈzu:mʌbli: / Another word for presumably — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Presumably means something that is assumed to be true, but not necessarily proven or known for certain.

Synonyms & similar words

presumptively apparently supposedly ostensibly allegedly reportedly seemingly likely probably assumedly believed conceivably suppositionally theoretically credibly imaginably plausibly presumedly putatively reasonably supposably

Synonyms by register

Formal

ostensibly apparently seemingly arguably

Informal

probably likely supposedly I guess

Literary

haply perchance

Antonyms

certainly definitely surely undoubtedly actually factually truly

Common collocations

  • presumably the case
  • presumably dead
  • presumably innocent
  • presumably because
  • presumably it is
  • presumably it was
  • presumably the reason

Word family

adverb presumably

Usage note

Used to indicate that something is likely to be true, based on the available evidence or reasoning. It implies a degree of uncertainty, so avoid using it when certainty is required.

Example sentences

  1. Presumably, he will arrive at the party on time.
  2. She will presumably be back in a few hours.
  3. Presumably, the cake will be ready by dinnertime.
  4. The concert tickets are presumably sold out.
  5. Presumably, the snowstorm will cause school to be cancelled.

Quotes

  • Presumably, I'll be able to explain my point of view to somebody.
  • Presumably, I'll be able to cooperate with somebody who's got great imagination.
  • Presumably, I'll be able to explain to somebody why I'm doing what I'm doing with my life.

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