likelihood
/ˈlʌɪklɪhʊd
/noun [mass noun]
The state or fact of something’s being likely; probability: young people who can see no likelihood of finding employment [in singular]: situations where there is a likelihood of violence...
- The likelihood is that the pelts of the rabid foxes have been sold to furriers.
- There is thus far less likelihood of stalemates or draws forming in the game.
- There is also no likelihood that anything said or done would have induced any other confession.
Synonyms
probability, chance, prospect, possibility, likeliness, odds, feasibility, plausibility, conceivability;
risk, threat, hazard, danger, fear, peril, liability;
hope, opportunity, promise
Phrases
in all likelihood