probably
You use probably to say that a statement is very likely to be true.
• With a verb phrase consisting of an auxiliary verb and a main verb, put probably after the auxiliary verb. For example, say ‘He will probably come soon’. Don't say ‘He probably will come soon’.
He's probably left by now.
Chaucer was probably born here.
• If you are using more than one auxiliary verb, put probably after the first auxiliary verb.
Next year I will probably be looking for a job.
They've probably been asked to leave.
• When there is no auxiliary verb, put probably in front of the verb unless the verb is be.
He probably misses the children.
She probably feels sorry for you.
• If the verb is be, put probably after it.
You're probably right.
He is probably a businessman.
• In a negative sentence, if you are using a contraction such as won't or can't, you put probably in front of the contraction.
They probably won't help.
They probably don't want you to go.
• You can also put probably at the beginning of a clause.
Probably it was just my imagination.
Hundreds of people were killed, and probably thousands more injured.
Be careful
Don't put probably at the end of a clause. For example, don't say ‘They won’t help probably'.
Don't put probably at the end of a clause. For example, don't say ‘They won’t help probably'.
