likelihood

CEFRB2

/ˈlaɪklihʊd/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The chance that something will happen.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Likeness, resemblance.

Examples

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

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

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

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

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

  3. Appearance, show, sign, expression.

More examples

In context

  • There is very little likelihood of that happening.

  • In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.

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

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Quick test

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Due to the dark clouds, the blank of rain tonight is very high.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English liklihode, equivalent to likely + -hood.