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could probably vs probably could

Both "could probably" and "probably could" are correct.
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Last updated: March 12, 2025 • 5664 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"could probably"

This phrase is used to express a possibility or likelihood of something happening. It is often used when speculating about a future event.

Examples:

  • I could probably finish the project by Friday.
  • She could probably help you with your homework.
  • I could probably shut down their power...
  • I mean, you could probably find hidden wordplay like that in-in any show.
  • No offense, but you could probably learn something from me, Brando.
  • People could probably produce that at home.
  • She could probably derail a train.
  • I could probably make that work.
  • She could probably fix it for you.
  • They could probably confirm the truth.
  • We could probably bypass that easy, we get to the DC line.
  • I could probably get us some box seats.
  • You could probably have anything you want.
  • You could probably buy Staten Island too.
  • I could probably arrange something like that.
  • But then I could probably take you to Norwalk.
  • You could probably get by on what you make selling your work.
  • Which means you could probably report me, too.
  • Yes, only a master could probably create such beautiful things.
  • I could probably kick those shutters open with my bad leg.
  • I think we could probably do this again in the late spring.
  • Here, it could probably happen to anyone.

Alternatives:

  • might probably
  • may probably
  • could likely
  • probably could
  • probably might

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"probably could"

This phrase is also used to express a possibility or likelihood of something happening. It can be used interchangeably with "could probably" but may sound slightly less common.

Examples:

  • He probably could fix the car himself.
  • They probably could win the game if they try harder.
  • But, you know, if we need to practice on something, we probably could use mine.
  • I probably could've met Francis the talking mule and not remember him.
  • The building probably could sustain multiple impacts of jetliners.
  • My heart says he probably could.
  • Jessi probably could help you With your geometry theorems.
  • We probably couldn't get to see him even if he was home.
  • Some of'em probably couldn't even count.
  • No, Ash... you probably couldn't do it.
  • Actually, no, I probably could definitely get over it.
  • Joe said I probably could find you here.
  • You probably couldn't do it anyway.
  • Best thing he probably could have done with it.
  • But I suppose Gene probably could have explained it better than I.
  • He probably couldn't pick his own Mother out of a lineup.
  • That it probably couldn't get much worse.
  • And he probably could have done fantastically well if he had have continued.
  • That one probably could have been done better.
  • He probably could have been a good kid.
  • So big, a little guy like yourself probably couldn't handle it.
  • I figured if Conner trusted him, I probably could too.

Alternatives:

  • might probably
  • may probably
  • could likely
  • could probably
  • probably might

Related Comparisons

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