Provably vs. Probably — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Provably and Probably
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Provably
To establish the truth or validity of (something) by the presentation of argument or evidence
The novel proves that the essayist can write in more than one genre. The storm proved him to be wrong in his prediction.
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Probably
Most likely; presumably.
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Provably
To demonstrate the reality of (something)
He proved his strength by doing 50 pushups.
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Probably
In all likelihood.
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Provably
To show (oneself) to be what is specified or to have a certain characteristic
Proved herself to be a formidable debater.
Proved herself to be worthy of the task.
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Probably
In a probable manner; in likelihood.
Distinguish between what may possibly and what will probably be done.
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Provably
To establish by the required amount of evidence
Proved his case in court.
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Probably
With considerable certainty; without much doubt;
He is probably out of the country
In all likelihood we are headed for war
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Provably
To establish the authenticity of (a will).
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Probably
Easy to believe on the basis of available evidence;
He talked plausibly before the committee
He will probably win the election
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Provably
To demonstrate the validity of (a hypothesis or proposition).
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To verify (the result of a calculation).
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Provably
To subject (a gun, for instance) to a test.
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(Printing) To make a sample impression of (type); proof.
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Provably
(Archaic) To find out or learn (something) through experience.
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Provably
To be shown to be such; turn out
A theory that proved impractical in practice.
A schedule that proved to be too demanding.
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Provably
With proof; in a provable manner.
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Provably
In an obvious and provable manner;
His documentary sources are demonstrably wrong
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