Definitions

likelihood

[lahyk-lee-hood] / ˈlaɪk liˌhʊd /

NOUN

chance of something happening

Synonyms

STRONGEST

possibility probability prospect tendency trend

STRONG

direction liability likeliness plausibility presumption reasonableness toss-up

WEAK

coin flip even break fair shake fifty-fifty fighting chance good chance long shot outside chance shot at strong possibility

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unlikelihood

Example Sentences

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“The likelihood of that happening—it changes every day.”

From Barron's

The study also identified factors that increase the likelihood of having this condition.

From Science Daily

It’s the branch of mathematics that analyzes randomness, uncertainty and the likelihood of certain outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office dropped the charges on Feb. 11, citing “no reasonable likelihood of conviction.”

From Los Angeles Times

Barron’s: Prediction markets ask users to put money on the likelihood of future outcomes.

From Barron's