Can you give me examples of "more than likely"?

More than likely, she will be late for the meeting. It's more than likely that it will rain tomorrow. He is more than likely to win the competition. More than likely, they have already left for the airport. The project is more than likely to be completed on time.

What are some alternatives to "more than likely"?

probably very likely most likely in all likelihood chances are

Can you give me examples of "but more than likely"?

The weather forecast is uncertain, but more than likely, it will be sunny tomorrow. She said she would come, but more than likely, she will change her mind. The exam is challenging, but more than likely, you will pass if you study hard. He seems nervous, but more than likely, he will perform well on stage. The traffic is heavy, but more than likely, we will arrive on time.

What are some alternatives to "but more than likely"?

however, it is very likely that despite the uncertainty, it is probable that although it may seem unlikely, it is highly probable that even though there is doubt, it is likely that contrary to expectations, it is probable that

Which is correct:
"more than likely" or "but more than likely"?

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more than likely

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a high probability or likelihood of something happening.

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This phrase is used to express that something is very likely or probably going to happen.

Examples:

More than likely, she will be late for the meeting.
It's more than likely that it will rain tomorrow.
He is more than likely to win the competition.
More than likely, they have already left for the airport.
The project is more than likely to be completed on time.

Alternatives:

probably
very likely
most likely
in all likelihood
chances are

but more than likely

This phrase is correct but less common. It can be used to introduce a contrasting idea or to emphasize the likelihood of something happening.

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This phrase is used to introduce a contrasting idea or to emphasize the likelihood of something happening.

Examples:

The weather forecast is uncertain, but more than likely, it will be sunny tomorrow.
She said she would come, but more than likely, she will change her mind.
The exam is challenging, but more than likely, you will pass if you study hard.
He seems nervous, but more than likely, he will perform well on stage.
The traffic is heavy, but more than likely, we will arrive on time.

Alternatives:

however, it is very likely that
despite the uncertainty, it is probable that
although it may seem unlikely, it is highly probable that
even though there is doubt, it is likely that
contrary to expectations, it is probable that

Both 'more than likely' and 'but more than likely' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'More than likely' is a common expression meaning 'probably' or 'very likely.' On the other hand, 'but more than likely' is less common and may be used to introduce a contrasting idea or to emphasize the likelihood of something happening.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

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Which is correct: "more than likely" or "but more than likely"?

more than likely

but more than likely

Which is correct:
"more than likely" or "but more than likely"?