probable

/ˈprɑbəbəl/

/ˈprɒbəbəl/

Other forms: probables

If it's probable, then odds are it's going to come true. If rain is probable this weekend, you shouldn't plan a picnic.

Things that are probable are probably going to happen; they're likely. Meteorologists are always trying to figure out what weather is probable, though they're often wrong. Sportscasters and gamblers try to guess the probable outcome of big games. You can also call a candidate for a job or political office who's likely to get the position a probable — they've probably got the job in the bag.

Definitions of probable

1. adjective

   likely but not certain to be or become true or real
   “he foresaw a probable loss”

   synonyms: likely

   equiprobable

   equally probable

   presumptive

   having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance

   verisimilar

   appearing to be true or real

   antonyms:

   improbable

   not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

   supposed

   mistakenly believed
2. adjective

   apparently destined
   “the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme”

   synonyms:

   likely

   having a good chance of being the case or of coming about
3. noun

   an applicant likely to be chosen
   type of:

   applicant, applier

   a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission