Likely and Putatively

Likely

Likely adverb - By reasonable assumption.

Putatively and likely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Putatively" instead an adverb "Likely".

Nearby Word: like

Putatively

Putatively adverb - To all outward appearances.
Usage example: the lake's putatively pristine water is actually crawling with microorganisms that can wreak havoc with your gastrointestinal system
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Synonyms for Putatively

Likely and putatively are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Likely" instead an adverb "Putatively".
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