very likely
Frequency: 9.080.5 per million words
Common intensifier indicating high probability.
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Examples (10)
- It seems very likely that he will be forced to resign.
- It is very likely to rain this afternoon, so take an umbrella.
- The new policy is very likely to cause some controversy.
- She is very likely to accept the job offer.
- Given the evidence, it's very likely that they are guilty.
- We are very likely to see significant changes in the coming year.
- A major earthquake is very likely in this region.
- It's very likely that the project will be completed on schedule.
- He's very likely to succeed in his new venture.
- The team was very likely to win after their strong start.