most likely vs More likely

Both 'most likely' and 'more likely' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Most likely' is used when something is considered the most probable or expected outcome, while 'more likely' is used when comparing the likelihood of two or more things.

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most likely

The phrase 'most likely' is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the highest probability or expectation of something happening.

Use 'most likely' when you want to express that something is considered the most probable or expected outcome among all possibilities.

Examples:

It is most likely that it will rain tomorrow.
The team that has been practicing the most is most likely to win the competition.

Alternatives:

probably
in all likelihood
almost certainly
highly probable
expected to

More likely

The phrase 'more likely' is also correct and commonly used in English when comparing the likelihood of two or more things.

Use 'more likely' when you want to compare the probability or chance of two or more events or outcomes.

Examples:

She is more likely to go to the party than stay home.
It is more likely that he will choose the blue shirt over the red one.

Alternatives:

higher chance
greater probability
increased likelihood
more probable
better chance

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