probn.

Brit.

/prɒb/, U.S.

/prɑb/

Forms: 1700s– probably (with point), 1900s– prob (without point).

Origin: Formed within English, by clipping or shortening. Etymon: problem n.

Etymology: Shortened < problem n. (originally as graphic abbreviation).

Chiefly colloquial when not a graphic abbreviation.

A problem.In earlier use spec. a graphic abbreviation of problem n.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > number > mathematics > [noun] > mathematical enquiry

conclusionc1400

problem1570

zetetic1692

prob1700

the world > action or operation > difficulty > [noun] > a difficulty

difficultya1398

hardheada1425

problem1874

shauri1874

shauri1921

prob1934

1700 W. Alingham Epitome of Geom. 126 By the help of this Prob. we may likewise find the true position of Sands and Rocks that are near the Shoar.

1853 J. Gummere Treat. Surveying iii. 164 Find the double areas of the triangle and trapeziums by probs. 2 and 6.

1883 Analyst 10 27 Prof. J. W. Nicholson sent elegant solutions of prob's 411 and 416, but his letter was accidentally misplaced.

1934 P. G. Wodehouse Thank you, Jeeves xi. 146 Quite a prob., I mean to say, and I was still brooding on it when the garden gate clicked and I perceived Jeeves walking up the path.

1979 Washington Post 11 Feb. (Mag. section) 13/1 ‘We are resp.,’ he continued. ‘We have ex. refs.,..we are avail. immed. What's our prob.?’

2003 Cornishman (Nexis) 7 Aug. 45 Parking's a bit of a prob, but you could fill in a bit at the back of the pier for a car-park.

Phrases

no probs (also prob): fine, OK, no problem; without problems. Cf. no problem at problem n. Phrases.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > easiness > easy, easily, or without difficulty [phrase] > easy to do

(there is) nothing to it1933

no sweat1951

no problem1955

no probs (also prob)1974

1974 ‘P. Mann’ Dog Day Afternoon viii. 77 ‘No probs, man,’ Eddie had said in a tone of utter confidence so fake that even to a stranger like Littlejoe it stuck out a mile.

1983 R. McGowan & J. Hands Don't cry for Me iv. 77 ‘No probs,’ said the Para's commanding officer... ‘He'll burn himself out in a couple of laps.’

1998 R. L. Fleming She's All That (film script, revised) (O.E.D. Archive) 11 Zack Look, if you see her, just tell her I'm looking for her. Katie No prob.

2002 Adventure Trav. Mar.–Apr. 28/1 You could be back at your desk for 9am Monday no probs.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

prob.adv.

Brit.

/prɒb/, U.S.

/prɑb/

Forms: 1700s– probably (with point), 1900s– prob (without point).

Origin: Formed within English, by clipping or shortening. Etymon: probably adv.

Etymology: Shortened < probably adv. (originally as graphic abbreviation).

colloquial when not a graphic abbreviation.

Probably; esp. as a graphic abbreviation, frequently in lexicographical contexts.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > probability, likelihood > [adverb]

welleOE

lightly1395

likely1395

likinglyc1395

by (also of) likeliheadc1405

by (also of) likelinessc1405

by all (also most) likelihood1427

provably1460

of (all) likelihood1491

belike?1531

like1548

belikelya1551

in (all) likelihood1570

probably1600

by (also in) probabilitya1602

in (also by) all probability1617

presumably1658

prob.1730

nigh hand1848

predictably1914

prolly1922

odds-on1976

1730 N. Bailey et al. Dictionarium Britannicum Prob. of pocher, F to beat one's Eyes black and blue.

1887 D. Donaldson Jamieson's Sc. Dict. Suppl. at Cup A term in golfing applied to a small cavity or hole in the course, prob. made by the stroke of a previous player.

1944 J. R. R. Tolkien Let. 6 Oct. (1995) 95 We prob. met when he was a lad.

1977 N. Adam Triplehip Cracksman iv. 47 He was prob waiting for someone to come up.

1993 R. Rucker et al. Mondo 2000 (U.K. ed.) 126 Wirehead, (prob. from SF slang for an electrical brain-stimulation addict).

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	prob
释义	probn. Brit. /prɒb/, U.S. /prɑb/ Forms: 1700s– probably (with point), 1900s– prob (without point). Origin: Formed within English, by clipping or shortening. Etymon: problem n. Etymology: Shortened < problem n. (originally as graphic abbreviation). Chiefly colloquial when not a graphic abbreviation. A problem.In earlier use spec. a graphic abbreviation of problem n. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > number > mathematics > [noun] > mathematical enquiry conclusionc1400 problem1570 zetetic1692 prob1700 the world > action or operation > difficulty > [noun] > a difficulty difficultya1398 hardheada1425 problem1874 shauri1874 shauri1921 prob1934 1700 W. Alingham Epitome of Geom. 126 By the help of this Prob. we may likewise find the true position of Sands and Rocks that are near the Shoar. 1853 J. Gummere Treat. Surveying iii. 164 Find the double areas of the triangle and trapeziums by probs. 2 and 6. 1883 Analyst 10 27 Prof. J. W. Nicholson sent elegant solutions of prob's 411 and 416, but his letter was accidentally misplaced. 1934 P. G. Wodehouse Thank you, Jeeves xi. 146 Quite a prob., I mean to say, and I was still brooding on it when the garden gate clicked and I perceived Jeeves walking up the path. 1979 Washington Post 11 Feb. (Mag. section) 13/1 ‘We are resp.,’ he continued. ‘We have ex. refs.,..we are avail. immed. What's our prob.?’ 2003 Cornishman (Nexis) 7 Aug. 45 Parking's a bit of a prob, but you could fill in a bit at the back of the pier for a car-park. Phrases no probs (also prob): fine, OK, no problem; without problems. Cf. no problem at problem n. Phrases. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > easiness > easy, easily, or without difficulty [phrase] > easy to do (there is) nothing to it1933 no sweat1951 no problem1955 no probs (also prob)1974 1974 ‘P. Mann’ Dog Day Afternoon viii. 77 ‘No probs, man,’ Eddie had said in a tone of utter confidence so fake that even to a stranger like Littlejoe it stuck out a mile. 1983 R. McGowan & J. Hands Don't cry for Me iv. 77 ‘No probs,’ said the Para's commanding officer... ‘He'll burn himself out in a couple of laps.’ 1998 R. L. Fleming She's All That (film script, revised) (O.E.D. Archive) 11 Zack Look, if you see her, just tell her I'm looking for her. Katie No prob. 2002 Adventure Trav. Mar.–Apr. 28/1 You could be back at your desk for 9am Monday no probs. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). prob.adv. Brit. /prɒb/, U.S. /prɑb/ Forms: 1700s– probably (with point), 1900s– prob (without point). Origin: Formed within English, by clipping or shortening. Etymon: probably adv. Etymology: Shortened < probably adv. (originally as graphic abbreviation). colloquial when not a graphic abbreviation. Probably; esp. as a graphic abbreviation, frequently in lexicographical contexts. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > probability, likelihood > [adverb] welleOE lightly1395 likely1395 likinglyc1395 by (also of) likeliheadc1405 by (also of) likelinessc1405 by all (also most) likelihood1427 provably1460 of (all) likelihood1491 belike?1531 like1548 belikelya1551 in (all) likelihood1570 probably1600 by (also in) probabilitya1602 in (also by) all probability1617 presumably1658 prob.1730 nigh hand1848 predictably1914 prolly1922 odds-on1976 1730 N. Bailey et al. Dictionarium Britannicum Prob. of pocher, F to beat one's Eyes black and blue. 1887 D. Donaldson Jamieson's Sc. Dict. Suppl. at Cup A term in golfing applied to a small cavity or hole in the course, prob. made by the stroke of a previous player. 1944 J. R. R. Tolkien Let. 6 Oct. (1995) 95 We prob. met when he was a lad. 1977 N. Adam Triplehip Cracksman iv. 47 He was prob waiting for someone to come up. 1993 R. Rucker et al. Mondo 2000 (U.K. ed.) 126 Wirehead, (prob. from SF slang for an electrical brain-stimulation addict). This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1700adv.1730
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