this may probably be

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "this may probably be" is not correct in standard English usage.
It is redundant because "may" and "probably" convey similar meanings of possibility. Example: "This may probably be the best solution for our problem."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

Science

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

14 human-written examples

This may probably be due to a decrease in metabolic oxidation capacity or due to a self-propagating scavenging system, though the system was not fully activated.

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology

This may probably be due to the limited number of available active sites on the surface of AgNPs-coated AC to accommodate higher concentration of MO.

Applied Water Science

This may probably be due to the fact that poultry manure contains concentrated nutrients and hence led to enhanced plant growth in those seedlings treated with poultry manure.

International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture

A percolation threshold was less clearly identifiable in topsoil that had not been recently tilled, although this may probably be attributed to finite size sampling effects in this layer, which showed a more heterogeneous and structured distribution of the pore space.

Geoderma

This may probably be due to: (1) increase in the extent of dye adsorption molecules on the catalyst surface; (2) increase in the number of surface active sites; (3) enhanced generation of hydroxyl radicals due to increase in the concentration of charge carriers.

Applied Water Science

While Okolo and Amadi[49] had also observed that there are conflicting results obtained from the addition of biostimulating or amendment agents in soil treatment and that this may probably be due to the heterogeneity of soil and oil sample as well as the variability and possible interactions between the soil amendments and the natural soil constituents.

International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

46 human-written examples

Using 12-mers with the proposed method to obtain and study sequences was found to be a reliable approach for the analysis of 16S rRNA sequences and this strategy may probably be extended to other biomarkers.

Heliyon

A disordered layer at the bottom of the ferrite layer can be seen in the TEM image; this layer may probably be responsible for the superparamagnetic behavior of the 10-nm film.

Nanoscale Research Letters

The lower maximum TPH degradation value obtained in this study may probably be due to the presence of heavy metals in SEO which tends to inhibit the metabolic activities of the autochthonous hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria in the soil[63, 64] as well as due to the heterogeneity of soil and SEO sample[49].

International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering

This decrease may probably be due to cell recruitment to the cardiac tissue.

BioMed Research International

This problem may probably be reduced improving dose conformity and dose homogeneity within the irradiated area and in close proximity of the skin surface in spite of the fact that complex techniques as IMRT are time consuming and more expensive.

BMC Cancer

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Avoid using both "may" and "probably" together as they express similar meanings. Choose one based on the level of certainty you want to convey.

Common error

Using "may" and "probably" together creates redundancy. To correct this, choose either "may be" or "is probably" to avoid this common mistake.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "this may probably be" functions as an adverbial phrase, attempting to express possibility or likelihood. However, according to Ludwig AI, the phrase is grammatically incorrect because it is redundant.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

Science

75%

News & Media

25%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "this may probably be" is used to express a tentative explanation or suggestion. However, according to Ludwig AI, the phrase is grammatically incorrect due to the redundancy of using both "may" and "probably". While commonly found in scientific articles and news reports, it's recommended to use either "this may be" or "this is probably" to avoid redundancy and ensure grammatical correctness. Alternatives such as "this might be" or "this is likely" can also be used depending on the intended level of certainty.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

this might be

Replaces "may probably" with "might", offering a slightly less certain tone.

this could be

Substitutes "may probably" with "could", indicating possibility without redundancy.

this is possibly

Rephrases the sentence to use "possibly" as an adverb, removing the modal verb "may".

this is likely

Replaces "may probably be" with "is likely", conveying a higher degree of probability.

this is probably

Removes "may" for a more direct statement of probability.

it is probable that this is

Restructures the sentence to emphasize the probability using a more formal tone.

this is conceivably

Offers a more tentative possibility, replacing "may probably" with "is conceivably".

this is potentially

Focuses on the potential for something to be true, instead of the probability.

this is reasonably

Suggests a logical basis for something being true, moving away from pure probability.

this is possibly going to be

Adds a future tense, indicating a prediction rather than a current state.

FAQs

Is "this may probably be" grammatically correct?

No, the phrase "this may probably be" is considered grammatically incorrect due to redundancy. Both "may" and "probably" express a degree of uncertainty or possibility. It's better to use either "this may be" or "this is probably".

What are some alternatives to "this may probably be"?

You can use alternatives such as "this might be", "this could be", or "this is likely" to convey a similar meaning without the redundancy.

How can I avoid redundancy when expressing possibility?

To avoid redundancy, choose a single word or phrase that expresses the level of uncertainty you intend to convey. For example, use "may", "might", "could", "possibly", or "probably", but don't combine words with similar meanings.

Which is better, "this may be" or "this is probably"?

Both "this may be" and "this is probably" are grammatically correct and convey a similar meaning. The choice depends on the nuance you want to express. "This may be" indicates a possibility, while "this is probably" suggests a higher degree of likelihood.