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Predictably for Dummies

pronunciation: prɪ'dɪktʌbli

What does Predictably really mean?

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Predictably is a word that describes something that we can expect to happen in a certain way. It means that we can make a pretty good guess about how something will turn out. When something is predictable, it means it is not a surprise or unexpected. Imagine you are watching a movie and you can guess what happens next because it follows a common pattern or story. That's like something being predictably. It's like when you know that after the good guy saves the day, the movie will have a happy ending. That's predictable because it's something you can anticipate based on what you've seen before.

But wait, there's more! Predictably can also mean something that happens in a specific way or according to a pattern. It means that we can count on it happening the same way every time. For example, when you wake up every morning, the sun rising in the sky is something that happens predictably. It follows a regular pattern that we can always expect. Just like the sun rising every morning, some things in life happen predictably because they always happen in the same way.

So, when we say something is predictably, it means that it is not surprising and we can expect it to happen in a certain way. It's like knowing what comes next in a movie or seeing the sun rise every morning. Predictably is a word that helps us understand and anticipate what will happen without being caught off guard. I hope that makes sense to you!


Revised and Fact checked by Sarah Anderson on 2023-10-28 15:54:26

Predictably In a sentece

Learn how to use Predictably inside a sentece

  • Predictably, the sun rises in the east every morning.
  • Jacob's dog barks predictably whenever the mailman approaches the house.
  • In the fairy tale, the wicked witch predictably tries to stop the protagonist from reaching her goal.
  • Every time Emily eats ice cream, she predictably gets brain freeze.
  • During winter, it is predictably colder and people wear warm clothes to stay comfortable.

Predictably Pertains To

Words to which the original word is relevant