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likelihood

likelihood

Meaning of likelihood

the chance that something will happen

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British English/ˈlaɪklihʊd/
American English/ˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/
Russian transcription[vʲɪrɐˈjatnəsʲtʲ]
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likelihood with Russian translation

likelihood usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Есть большая вероятность снега завтра.

There is a good likelihood of snow tomorrow.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Без практики вероятность успеха невелика.

The likelihood of success is low without practice.

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likelihood belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

likelihoodвероятность
appleяблоко
riceрис
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
familyсемья
momмама

likelihood synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between likelihood / probability / chance / odds / prospect

L
🇬🇧English
likelihood

The base noun meaning the chance that something will happen.

B2Very Often

There is a strong likelihood of rain later.

P
🇬🇧English
probability

A more formal and often more technical word for likelihood, common in statistics and analysis.

B2Often

The probability of success is high.

C
🇬🇧English
chance

A more common and informal word; can mean likelihood, opportunity, or a random possibility.

B1Very Often

There is a good chance she will come.

O
🇬🇧English
odds

Usually refers to the chances of success or failure; often used in plural and can sound more conversational.

B2Often

The odds of winning are low.

P
🇬🇧English
prospect

Refers to a future possibility or expectation, often with a sense of outlook or potential.

B2Often

There is little prospect of an agreement.

P
🇬🇧English
possibility

A broader word that can mean not only likelihood, but also the mere chance that something could happen.

B2Very Often

There is a possibility of delays.

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likelihood means likelihood. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce likelihood

/ˈlaɪklihʊd/

likelihood translation

likelihood

likelihood examples

There is a good likelihood of snow tomorrow.

likelihood transcription

/ˈlaɪklihʊd/, /ˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/

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likelihood meaning: what does it mean?

the chance that something will happen

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likelihood is pronounced as /ˈlaɪklihʊd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

likelihood definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

There is a good likelihood of snow tomorrow. Translation: Есть большая вероятность снега завтра.

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