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Learn to pronounce pre·sum·a·bly

/prēˈzo͞oməblē/
adverb
used to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not known for certain.
"the Yakima Indians presumably came from Asia by way of the Bering Strait"
synonyms: I assume, I expect, I believe, I presume, I take it, I suppose, I imagine, I dare say, I would have thought, it is to be presumed, I guess, in all probability, probably, in all likelihood, all things being equal, all things considered, as likely/like as not, doubtless, undoubtedly, no doubt, without doubt, on the face of it, apparently, seemingly

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Dec 4, 2024 · The meaning of PRESUMABLY is by reasonable assumption. How to use presumably in a sentence.
Synonyms for PRESUMABLY: apparently, seemingly, supposedly, ostensibly, evidently, probably, likely, maybe; Antonyms of PRESUMABLY: incredibly, impossibly, ...
adverb. by assuming reasonably; probably: Since he is a consistent winner, he is presumably a superior player.
You can add presumably to any statement that you think is true — it indicates a logical conclusion for which you don't have definite proof. When ...
Synonyms for PRESUMABLY: it would seem, apparently, in all likelihood, in all probability, on the face of it, probably, seemingly, …
presumably (comparative more presumably, superlative most presumably). Able to be sensibly presumed. Synonyms: presumptively, presumedly.
used to say what you think is the likely situation: They can presumably afford to buy a bigger apartment. Presumably he just forgot to send the letter.
Synonyms: doubtless, probably, assumably, likely, presumptively, in all probability, all things considered, in all likelihood, ostensibly, to all appearances.
If you say that something is presumably the case, you mean that you think it is very likely to be the case, although you are not certain. [vagueness].
PRESUMABLY meaning: very likely used to say what you think is likely to happen or be true even though you are not sure.