B2adverbacademiclanguage
US/prɪˈzuː.mə.bli/
UK/prɪˈzjuː.mə.bli/
used to say that you think something is probably true, though you are not sure
In context
The shop is closed, presumably because of the holiday.
Presumably the author wanted readers to feel sorry for the father.
You've presumably heard the news about the merger already.
Words that go with presumably
adverb + verb
- presumably becausePrices went up, presumably because of higher fuel costs.
- presumably knowYour teacher will presumably know the answer.
- presumably intendedThe rule was presumably intended to protect children.
adverb + adjective
- presumably awareThe manager was presumably aware of the problem.
- presumably trueThe rumor is presumably true, since three sources repeat it.