probably won’t vs will probably not

Both "probably won’t" and "will probably not" are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably depending on the speaker's preference.

Last updated: April 08, 2024 • 2644 views

probably won’t

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a contraction of "probably will not." It is used to express a high likelihood of something not happening in the future.

Examples:

I probably won’t be able to make it to the party tonight.
She probably won’t call you back until tomorrow.

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My mom says I probably won't get that tall.
Leakin, I probably won't be back this evening.
It probably won't be anything like it.
They probably won't kill us till daylight.
And she probably won't be able to get a job.
All right, this probably won't explode.
I probably won't pick up, so just leave a message.
You probably won't succeed anyway.
I probably won't be chief resident, but the checklists work.
Whatever we end up doing, it probably won't be legal.
Doctors say he probably won't come back from it.
It probably won't affect the tourist trade, though.
And I probably won't be the only one.
They're recommended for beginners, so you probably won't kill him.
And it's something I probably won't have.
She probably won't improve much, unfortunately.
He probably won't use it like that.
To be fair, probably won't happen again, statistically.
There's a burger that probably won't cause you physical harm.
You probably won't be able to say the second part.

Alternatives:

will probably not
likely won’t
probably will not
will most likely not
will not likely

will probably not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a more formal way of saying "probably won’t." It is used to indicate a high probability of something not occurring in the future.

Examples:

He will probably not arrive on time for the meeting.
The package will probably not be delivered until next week.

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Our fashion will probably not go beyond the Rhine anymore.
But even that jump in productivity will probably not save family farms.
Unfortunately, Robert will probably not be remembered at all.
But, my father will probably not just sit and watch.
You will probably not observe this procedure, as it takes place in the background.
In addition, many areas will probably not be adequately prepared to work with an alternative fuel source.
Your hotel will probably not be in the square itself but near.
He/she will probably not praise you again.
Some are likely being worked on, while others will probably not make the cut.
A few hours spent in the coach will probably not for baby nice experience.
Oncidium roots are fine and just looking will probably not be good enough.
However, that is a wish that will probably not be fulfilled.
Knowing Mr Andrews it will probably not be the last time.
Therefore, the HFSF will probably not fully recover the money contributed.
It has suddenly been announced that the report will probably not be completed until May.
Price stability will probably not survive the coming turn of the year.
This will probably not only affect Spain.
We will probably not be able to go much further at the moment.
Branden Robinson indicated that he will probably not be maintaining the system using the new license.
Many of them will probably not be seen again in church.

Alternatives:

probably won’t
likely will not
probably will not
will most likely not
will not likely

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