likelihood meaning
likelihood :
chance, probability
noun
▪ There is a likelihood of rain tomorrow.
▪ It might rain tomorrow.
▪ The likelihood of success is high.
▪ The probability of success is high.
paraphrasing
▪ probability – likelihood
▪ chance – probability
▪ possibility – chance
▪ odds – chance
Pronunciation
likelihood [ˈlaɪklihʊd]
The stress is on the first syllable 'like' and sounds like 'like-li-hood'.
Common phrases and grammar about likelihood
likelihood - Common meaning
noun
chance, probability
Part of Speech Changes for "likelihood"
▪ likely (adjective) – probable or expected
▪ unlikely (adjective) – not probable
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Common Expressions with "likelihood"
▪ high likelihood – high probability
▪ low likelihood – low probability
▪ great likelihood – high chance
▪ some likelihood – certain probability
Important examples of likelihood in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, likelihood is often used to discuss the chances of events or outcomes.
Example of a confusing word: likeness (similarity)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a noun, likelihood is used to express the probability of something happening, and might be tested by choosing synonyms.
likelihood
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
likelihood of rain
'chance of rain' used when talking about the possibility of rain.
be likely to
to have a high probability of happening.
Differences between similar words and likelihood
likelihood
,
probability
differences
likelihood is a general term for chance, while probability is a more mathematical term.
likelihood
,
chance
differences
likelihood is used for general chance, while chance can be used more interchangeably.
Words with the same origin as likelihood
The origin of likelihood
The word 'likelihood' comes from Middle English, combining 'like' and 'hood', meaning 'state of resembling' or 'chance'.
Word structure
The word is composed of 'like' (similar) and 'hood' (state of being), together meaning 'state of resembling'.
Words with the same origin
The root of likelihood is 'like'. Words with the same root include 'likely', 'liken', 'likeness'.
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