in all likelihood — very probably; almost certainly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: very probably; almost certainly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ɔːl ˈlaɪklihʊd/
Example Sentences
- In all likelihood, my cat will ignore the expensive toy and play with the cardboard box instead.
- In all likelihood, the meeting will be postponed due to the sudden snowstorm.
- In all likelihood, he forgot his homework again and will blame it on his dog eating it.
in all likelihood
ADVERB[/ɪn ɔːl ˈlaɪklihʊd/]
very probably; almost certainly
💡 Concept
very probably; almost certainly
🎵 Rhyme
Walking through the neighborhood, recalling childhood memories will in all likelihood resurface!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪn ɔːl ˈlaɪklihʊd/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ɔːl ˈlaɪklihʊd/
🌳Etymology
Rootlikely
Suffix--hood
🎵Rhyme
childhoodneighborhoodbrotherhood
childhood
neighborhood
brotherhood
🔗Collocations
in all likelihood + will
in all likelihood be
in all likelihood continue
in all likelihood result in
in all likelihood face
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“In all likelihood, my cat will ignore the expensive toy and play with the cardboard box instead.”
“In all likelihood, the meeting will be postponed due to the sudden snowstorm.”
😄 Fun example
“In all likelihood, he forgot his homework again and will blame it on his dog eating it.”
“In all likelihood, the new policy will improve workplace efficiency significantly.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
probablymost likelyalmost certainlyvery likelyin all probability
Antonyms
unlikelyimprobablydoubtfully
Related
possibilityprobabilitychanceoddspresumably
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