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unlikely

Prononciation : [ʌnˈlaɪkli]

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Contexte : « expectation »

(adjective) when something is not expected to happen or is not probable. If you think something probably won’t happen, you can say it's unlikely.

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It is unlikely that it will rain today since the sun is shining.

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It was very likely that they would win the game, not unlikely at all.

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Do you think it is unlikely that he will come to the party?

Contexte : « opportunity »

(adjective) when there is a small chance for something to occur. If you don't think it will happen, you can describe it as unlikely.

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She found it unlikely that she would get the part in the play, but she tried out anyway.

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It was unlikely to win the lottery, but some people do.

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Why do you think it's unlikely for him to get the job?

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