As if
Probably
Probably adverb - By reasonable assumption.
As if and probably are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "As if" instead an adverb "Probably".
Nearby Words: probable, probability
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Both terms in one sentence
- While this probably isn't how the power actually works, the physics play out roughly as if the Feruchemist is changing his density.
Source: Variable Terminal Velocity -
As if that wasn't bad enough, you only get 3 hit points instead of the standard 5, but with all the breaking drums, it probably won't matter anyway.
Source: Brutal Bonus Level - Except probably Konoka, who ostensibly acted as if they were on a date whenever they went out somewhere − her Pactio kiss was also way longer and deeper than necessary.
Source: Hooked Up Afterwards
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Probably and As if. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/as_if/probably
As if & Probably. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/as_if/probably>.
Probably or As if. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/as_if/probably.
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