particularly likely

Frequency: 7.211.8 per million words

Similar to 'especially', it emphasizes a higher probability in a certain situation.

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Examples (10)

  • It is particularly likely to rain this afternoon, so take an umbrella.
  • Children are particularly likely to catch colds during the winter months.
  • New businesses are particularly likely to fail within their first five years.
  • Areas with poor sanitation are particularly likely to experience outbreaks of disease.
  • Students who procrastinate are particularly likely to feel stressed before exams.
  • The project is particularly likely to succeed given the team's expertise.
  • People who live near busy roads are particularly likely to suffer from respiratory problems.
  • Without proper funding, the initiative is particularly likely to fall short of its goals.
  • Developing countries are particularly likely to be affected by climate change.
  • His theory is particularly likely to be true, considering all the evidence.