highly probable

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• probable — I UK [ˈprɒbəb(ə)l] / US [ˈprɑbəb(ə)l] adjective ** likely to happen or be true That is not only possible, it is probable. This is the probable site of an ancient Roman temple. highly/very probable: By 1938, war seemed highly probable. it is… …   English dictionary

• probable — prob|a|ble1 [ prabəbl ] adjective ** likely to happen or be true: That is not only possible, it is probable. This is the probable site of an ancient Roman temple. highly/very probable: By 1938, war seemed highly probable. it is probable that: It… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• probable — prob|a|ble1 [ˈprɔbəbəl US ˈpra: ] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : French; Origin: Latin probabilis, from probare; PROBE2] likely to exist, happen, or be true ▪ The probable cause of the fire was faulty wiring. ▪ Success is highly probable . it is… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• probable — 1 adjective likely to exist, happen, or be true: A victory doesn t seem very probable at this stage. | it is probable that: It seems highly probable that they ll have to move house. | probable result/outcome/effect etc: The new building will go… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• highly — adv. 1 in a high degree (highly amusing; highly probable; commend it highly). 2 honourably; favourably (think highly of him). Phrases and idioms: highly strung very sensitive or nervous. Etymology: OE healice (as HIGH) …   Useful english dictionary

• highly — high|ly W2S2 [ˈhaıli] adv 1.) [+ adjective, adverb] very highly successful/effective/efficient ▪ a highly successful politician ▪ Tom s mother was highly critical of the school s approach. ▪ highly competitive industries ▪ a highly desirable… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• probable — adj. VERBS ▪ be, look, seem ADVERB ▪ highly, very ▪ increasingly ▪ quite …   Collocations dictionary

• highly — adv. Highly is used with these adjectives: ↑abstract, ↑acceptable, ↑accessible, ↑accomplished, ↑accurate, ↑active, ↑adaptable, ↑addictive, ↑adept, ↑advanced, ↑advantageous, ↑ …   Collocations dictionary

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• Stone Age — the period in the history of humankind, preceding the Bronze Age and the Iron Age, and marked by the use of stone implements and weapons: subdivided into the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods. [1860 65] * * * First known period of… …   Universalium

• Egypt — • Provides information on history, religion, and literature Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Egypt     Egypt     † …   Catholic encyclopedia