noun
likelihood
LYK-lee-huud
noun
1
The chance that something will happen; probability.
"There's a strong likelihood of rain this afternoon."
"The likelihood of winning the lottery is extremely low."
How to Use Likelihood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow probable something is.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
in all likelihood
the likelihood of
increase/reduce the likelihood
Word Forms
likelihoods plural
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Etymology
From Middle English liklihode, built from likely plus -hood.