Probably
Probably adverb - By reasonable assumption.
Theoretically and probably are semantically related In some cases you can use "Theoretically" instead an adverb "Probably".
Nearby Words: probable, probability
Theoretically
Theoretically adverb - In theory; according to the assumed facts.
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Synonyms for Theoretically
Probably and theoretically are semantically related in in theory topic. You can use "Probably" instead an adverb "Theoretically".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- likely and probably
- likely and theoretically
- apparently and probably
- apparently and theoretically
- supposedly and probably
- supposedly and theoretically
- credible and probably
- credible and theoretically
- presumably and probably
- presumably and theoretically
- doubtless and probably
- doubtless and theoretically
- possibly and probably
- possibly and theoretically
Both words in one sentence
- It lies between Captain and Admiral, and would theoretically be someone in charge of a small fleet of ships (probably similar to the "Fleet Captain" rank mentioned above)
Source: Fantastic Rank System -
He could theoretically be completely hollow inside, but then his hammer-hands attacks would probably not hurt that much.
Source: Shapeshifter Baggage -
Actually, it is theoretically possible for her to gasp underwater because, since she lives underwater, she probably has gills that activate when underwater, a binary respiratory system, if you will.
Source: Disney / The Little Mermaid
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