Probably and Rather

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Probably adverb - By reasonable assumption.

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Rather and probably are semantically related in maybe topic. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Probably".

Nearby Words: probable, probability

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

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Probably and rather are semantically related in maybe topic. Sometimes you can use "Probably" instead an adverb "Rather".

Rather, it's invisible to Confed scanners, probably using similar stealth tactics as real-life stealth fighters (radar-absorbant paint, unusual geometry, etc.).

Source: Western Animation / Wing Commander Academy
The Death Ray presumably would have been the target slumping over dead (however, since it explodes rather than actually operating as intended, this effect probably was considerably more expensive).

Source: Coconut Superpowers
By way of comparison the AIs are considerably more advanced (they can teleport planets) and are considered God-like by most people, and probably use rather more power.

Source: Just For Fun / Abusing the Kardashev Scale for Fun and Profit

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