more likely
1 antonyms and opposites of more likely, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Having a greater probability of happening or being true than something else.
Antonyms
less likely
How to Use More Likely
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
more likely than not
far more likely
twice as likely
significantly more likely
Neutral; used freely in speech, journalism and technical writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'more likely' and 'most likely'?
'More likely' is comparative — it weighs one option against another, as in 'snow is more likely than rain'. 'Most likely' is superlative, naming the single strongest possibility, and it also works as a stand-alone way of saying 'probably'.
Is 'likelier' correct instead of 'more likely'?
Yes, 'likelier' is a legitimate comparative form and appears in edited prose. 'More likely' is far commoner and sounds more natural to most readers, especially in speech.