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单词 likelihood
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likelihood

noun

like·​li·​hood ˈlī-klē-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce likelihood (audio)
: the chance that something will happen : probability
There's very little likelihood of that happening. [=that is very unlikely to happen]
changes that in all likelihood will be made soon [=changes that are very likely to be made soon]
… a strong likelihood that he is correct … T. D. Anderson
The likelihood of instability might increase because of the economic crisis. Fareed Zakaria
… could reduce the likelihood of a fire in their convenience store by banning smoking in their building … Harriet E. Jones et al.

Synonyms

  • liability
  • probability
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Example Sentences

There is a strong likelihood that he will be reelected. the weatherman on TV said that the likelihood of rain today was fairly high
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Word History

Etymology

see likely entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

likelihood

noun

like·​li·​hood ˈlī-klē-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce likelihood (audio)
: probability sense 1
In all likelihood we will go.

likelihood

noun

as in probability
the quality or state of being likely to occur the weatherman on TV said that the likelihood of rain today was fairly high

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • probability
  • possibility
  • plausibility
  • credibility
  • liability
  • potentiality
  • reasonableness
  • feasibility
  • viability
  • reasonability
  • plausibleness
  • feasibleness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unlikelihood
  • improbability
  • unlikeliness
  • dubiousness
  • impracticability
  • doubtfulness
  • impracticality
  • implausibility
  • incredibility
  • incredibleness
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