likelihood

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/ˈlaɪklihʊd/

noun 4

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

every

There is every likelihood that we will see snow again before spring arrives.

greater, increased | real, strong

VERB + LIKELIHOOD

decrease, minimize, reduce

Wearing a seatbelt significantly decreases the likelihood of serious injury in a car accident.

increase, maximize, raise

affect

Your previous experience will definitely affect the likelihood of being hired for the position.

LIKELIHOOD + VERB

grow | diminish

PREP

~ of

There is a high likelihood of rain this weekend, so bring an umbrella.

PHRASES

in all likelihood

In all likelihood, the meeting will be postponed until next week.

Definitions

noun

The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.

In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.

The likelihood is that the inflation rate will continue to rise.

The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.

Likeness, resemblance.

There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, […]or between righteousness and reprobation.

Appearance, show, sign, expression.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the probability of a specified outcome

likeliness

Antonyms

unlikelihood
unlikeliness

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.

Wiktionary

The likelihood is that the inflation rate will continue to rise.

Wiktionary

While starting early can increase your likelihood of attaining millionaire status, the investments you choose play an equally important role.

Wiktionary

Is there any likelihood that Mr Black will agree to the plan?

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In all likelihood, you will pass the entrance exam if you use this textbook.

Tatoeba · #59185

In all likelihood, it will rain this afternoon.

Tatoeba · #65027

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, likelihood is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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