likelihood
word
Definition
The chance that something will happen; how probable an event is.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal and often used in scientific, legal, or analytic contexts. Common phrases: 'high likelihood', 'in all likelihood' (very probably). Don't confuse with 'possibility' (anything can happen) or 'probability' (mathematically measured).
Spanish: probabilidad - posibilidadPortuguese (BR): probabilidade - possibilidadePortuguese (PT): probabilidade - possibilidadeChinese (Simplified): 可能性 - 可能Chinese (Traditional): 可能性 - 機率Hindi: संभावनाArabic: احتماليةBengali: সম্ভাবনা - সম্ভাব্যতাRussian: вероятностьJapanese: 可能性Vietnamese: khả năng - xác suấtKorean: 가능성Turkish: olasılıkUrdu: امکان - احتمالIndonesian: kemungkinan
Example Sentences
What's the likelihood of you coming to the party tonight?
natural
The likelihood of rain tomorrow is high.
basic
There is a strong likelihood that he will pass the test.
basic
The doctor explained the likelihood of side effects.
basic
In all likelihood, the train will be late again.
natural
There's a low likelihood that this will happen, but we should be prepared.
natural