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Synonyms & Similar Words
foreseeably
obviously
naturally
inevitably
understandably
logically
reasonably
rationally
anticipatedly
expectedly
normally
usually
typically
commonly
customarily
habitually
conventionally
traditionally
ordinarily
seemingly
apparently
clearly
evidently
plainly
noticeably
visibly
palpably
manifestly
understandably
comprehensibly
intelligibly
sensibly
prudently
wisely
Meaning of predictably
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "predictably" means in a way that is expected or foreseeable, often because it is part of a usual or normal pattern.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "predictably" as in a predictable manner, which means in a way that can be foreseen or anticipated.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "predictably" as in a way that is expected to happen, often because it is part of a usual or normal pattern.
Example Uses
- The company's sales have increased predictably over the past year, thanks to their effective marketing strategy.
- The weather forecast predicted rain, and predictably, the streets were flooded the next day.
- The team's performance was predictably poor, given their lack of practice and training.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unpredictably
unexpectedly
surprisingly
unusually
abnormally
irregularly
oddly
strangely
erratically
randomly
capriciously
whimsically
fancifully
arbitrarily
illogically
irrationally
inexplicably
puzzlingly
enigmatically
mysteriously
bafflingly
perplexingly
confusingly