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Expressing Speculation – English vocabulary

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10 English words with meanings: I would assume that, There’s a chance that, Probably, It could be, Perhaps… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI…

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  1. I would assume that /aɪ wʊd ə'su:m ðæt/ — I think it's likely that
    Example: I would assume that he forgot about the meeting since he hasn’t shown up.
    Synonyms: I suppose that, I believe that, I take it that
  2. There’s a chance that /ðɛrz ə tʃæns ðæt/ — It might happen.
    Example: There’s a chance that it will rain later this afternoon.
    Synonyms: It’s possible that, Maybe, Perhaps
  3. Probably /'prɒbəbli/ — It will probably happen.
    Example: She will probably arrive around 8 p.m.
    Synonyms: Likely, Possibly, Presumably
  4. It could be /ɪt kʊd bi:/ — It may happen.
    Example: It could be that she missed the bus this morning.
    Synonyms: Maybe, Possibly
  5. Perhaps /pər'hæps/ — Maybe, but not sure.
    Example: Perhaps we should try a different approach to solve this issue.
    Synonyms: Maybe, Possibly
  6. It’s possible that /ɪts 'pɒsəbl ðæt/ — It could be true.
    Example: It’s possible that he forgot about the meeting.
    Synonyms: Maybe, Perhaps, Possibly
  7. I would guess that /aɪ wʊd ɡɛs ðæt/ — I guess.
    Example: I would guess that they’re already on their way.
    Synonyms: I suppose that, I think that, I imagine that
  8. Presumably /prɪ'zu:məbli/ — It is probably so.
    Example: Presumably, he finished the report before leaving the office.
    Synonyms: Probably, Likely, Apparently
  9. It seems likely that /ɪt si:mz 'laɪkli ðæt/ — It's probably true that
    Example: It seems likely that the company will expand next year.
    Synonyms: It appears that, It’s probable that, It looks as though
  10. From what I can tell /frɒm wɒt aɪ kæn tɛl/ — It seems to me.
    Example: From what I can tell, she really enjoys her new job.
    Synonyms: As far as I can see, As far as I know, Judging by what I see

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