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Explore Pby through 5 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Pby in a sentence

Related words

Pby | Pbyi | Pbys

Pby meaning

Abbreviation of probably.

Using Pby

  • The main meaning on this page is: Abbreviation of probably.
  • In the example corpus, pby often appears in combinations such as: pby catalina.

Context around Pby

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.6 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 3 middle, 0 end
  • Sentence types: 5 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

consolidated 1×

Often after:

catalina 3× aircraft 1×

Sentence patterns with Pby

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

1949 a pby 6a catalina 1× a pby catalina flying 1× by a pby catalina flying 1× pby aircraft had 1× the consolidated pby catalina and 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a pby catalina 1× pby aircraft had 1× she was attacked 1× the hull of 1×

Common sentence endings:

assistance and report 1× examples were used 1× for these aircraft 1× on 3 august 1× to johnston island 1×

Words around Pby

Just before it in the word index:

pbxs 10 pbx 21 pbw 9 pbus 2 pbuh 23 pbu 2

Just after it in the word index:

pbyi 3 pbys 3 pc 2.829 pca 67 pcac 2 pcacc 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaas 7 aacc 7 aacs 7 aafes 7 aah 7 aankh 7

Corpus analysis for Pby

  • In this selection, "pby" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, consolidated, catalina and aircraft stand out and add context to how "pby" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 1949 a pby 6a catalina and a pby catalina flying. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "pby" sits close to words such as aaas, aacc and aacs, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with pby

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

She was attacked by a PBY Catalina flying boat of No. 190 Squadron RAF on 3 August. (17 words)

A PBY Catalina flying boat under the command of Lieutenant R. Adrian Marks was dispatched to lend assistance and report. (20 words)

PBY aircraft had been searching these waters but MAD required low altitude flying that was dangerous at night for these aircraft. (21 words)

Longer example sentences

The hull of the plane was broken open and the Catalina sank immediately. citation After the war on March 27, 1949 a PBY-6A Catalina had to make a forced landing during flight from Kwajalein to Johnston Island. (38 words)

Other U.S. aircraft used are the Consolidated PBY Catalina and, especially, the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (two flyable examples were used). (22 words)

PBY aircraft had been searching these waters but MAD required low altitude flying that was dangerous at night for these aircraft. (21 words)

Example sentences (5)

A PBY Catalina flying boat under the command of Lieutenant R. Adrian Marks was dispatched to lend assistance and report.

Other U.S. aircraft used are the Consolidated PBY Catalina and, especially, the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (two flyable examples were used).

PBY aircraft had been searching these waters but MAD required low altitude flying that was dangerous at night for these aircraft.

She was attacked by a PBY Catalina flying boat of No. 190 Squadron RAF on 3 August.

The hull of the plane was broken open and the Catalina sank immediately. citation After the war on March 27, 1949 a PBY-6A Catalina had to make a forced landing during flight from Kwajalein to Johnston Island.

Common combinations with pby

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "pby" in a sentence?
An example: "A PBY Catalina flying boat under the command of Lieutenant R. Adrian Marks was dispatched to lend assistance and report." This page contains 5 example sentences with the word "pby" from authentic English texts.
What does "pby" mean?
Pby means: Abbreviation of probably.
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