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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    probably likely presumably apparently seemingly ostensibly plausibly believably credibly conceivably potentially possibly feasibly plausibly reasonably rationally logically naturally normally usually typically commonly generally ordinarily expectancy anticipation likelihood chance probability

    Meaning of More Likely Than Not

    The phrase "More Likely Than Not" is used to express that something is probable or expected to happen.

    Definitions

    • The phrase is used to describe a situation or outcome that is more probable than not, often in a legal or formal context.
    • * It is often used to express a level of confidence or certainty about a particular outcome or situation.

    Etymology of More Likely Than Not

    The phrase "More Likely Than Not" is a comparative expression that originated in the 17th century, with "likely" derived from the Old English word "līclīc", meaning "probable" or "plausible".
    The phrase has been used in legal and formal contexts to express a level of confidence or certainty about a particular outcome or situation.

    Example Uses

    • It is more likely than not that the company will experience financial difficulties in the coming year.
    • * The doctor said it is more likely than not that the patient will make a full recovery.
    • * The weather forecast indicates that it is more likely than not that it will rain tomorrow.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unlikely improbable implausible inconceivable impossible doubtful questionable uncertain unpredictable unexpected surprising astonishing shocking improbable implausible dubious questionable uncertain

    Related Nouns

    probability likelihood chance possibility expectancy anticipation prospect outcome result consequence event occurrence happening incident circumstance situation condition state affair matter

    Related Verbs

    expect anticipate predict forecast presume assume suppose believe think consider regard reckon estimate calculate theorize hypothesize speculate conjecture surmise

    Related Adjectives

    probable likely plausible believable credible conceivable potential possible feasible reasonable rational logical natural normal usual typical common general ordinary expected