unlikely (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈlaɪkli/
Definition
Not likely to happen, be true, or be the case.
Examples
Winning the lottery is highly unlikely.
She said she would call, but it's unlikely she'll remember.
Given the evidence, it's unlikely that he committed the crime.
How to Use unlikely
- unlikely to (prepositional phrase)
- Not expected to do something or happen. — "The project is unlikely to be completed on time."
- it is unlikely that (collocation)
- Expressing doubt about a future event or a present situation. — "It is unlikely that they will agree to our terms."
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