Likelihood

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪklihʊd/

Definitions of likelihood

noun the state or fact of something being likely; probability

Example Sentences

A1 There is a high likelihood of rain tomorrow.

A2 The likelihood of winning the lottery is very low.

B1 The likelihood of success increases with hard work and dedication.

B2 The likelihood of passing the exam is high if you study consistently.

C1 The likelihood of a positive outcome is dependent on various factors.

C2 Statistical analysis can help determine the likelihood of future events with accuracy.

adjective likely to happen; probable

Example Sentences

A1 There is a high likelihood of rain tomorrow.

A2 The likelihood of winning the lottery is very low.

B1 There is a strong likelihood that she will be promoted.

B2 The likelihood of success increases with proper planning.

C1 The likelihood of a positive outcome is dependent on various factors.

C2 The likelihood of error in this experiment is minimal due to meticulous preparation.

Examples of likelihood in a Sentence

formal The likelihood of success is high if we stick to the plan.

informal There's a good chance we'll win if we play our cards right.

slang The odds are in our favor to come out on top.

figurative The likelihood of finding a needle in a haystack is slim.

Grammatical Forms of likelihood

plural

likelihoods

comparative

more likely

superlative

most likely

present tense

likelihood

future tense

will likely

perfect tense

has/have likely

continuous tense

is/are likely

singular

likelihood

positive degree

likely

infinitive

to likely

gerund

likeliness

participle

likely

Origin and Evolution of likelihood

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'likelihood' originated from Middle English, likely from the Old Norse word 'likligr' meaning 'likely' or 'probable'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'likelihood' has evolved to represent the probability or chance of something happening, and is commonly used in statistics and everyday language to indicate the likelihood of an event occurring.