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Word presumably
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / prɪˈzjuːməbli / NAmE / prɪˈzuːməbli /
Example
  • presumably this is where the accident happened.
  • you'll be taking the car, presumably?
  • i couldn't concentrate, presumably because i was so tired.
  • presumably you’ll be leaving the children at home.
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presumably

(adverb)BrE / prɪˈzjuːməbli / NAmE / prɪˈzuːməbli /
  1. used to say that you think that something is probably true
    • Presumably this is where the accident happened.
    • You'll be taking the car, presumably?
    • I couldn't concentrate, presumably because I was so tired.
    • Presumably you’ll be leaving the children at home.
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