like·li·hood

like·li·hood
/ˈlaıkliˌhʊd/ noun
: the chance that something will happen
[noncount]

A poor diet increases the likelihood of (developing) serious health problems. [=a poor diet makes it more likely that you will develop serious health problems]

There is no likelihood of that happening. [=there is no chance of that happening]

There is every likelihood that he will be reelected. [=he will almost certainly be reelected]

In all likelihood it will rain tomorrow. [=it is very likely that it will rain tomorrow]

[singular]

There is a strong likelihood that he will be reelected.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • hood´less — hood 1 «hud», noun, verb. –n. 1. a) a soft covering for the head and neck, either separate or as part of a coat or cape: »My raincoat has a hood. b) a monk s cowl. 2. anything like a hood in shape or use, such as a covering for machinery: »The… …   Useful english dictionary

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