Meaning
Used to express that something is very probable.
Primary Function
Expressing high probability
Communicative Purpose
To convey strong likelihood based on evidence or reasoning.
Pattern
in all likelihood
Core Structure
in all likelihood
Função primária
Expressing high probability
Propósito comunicativo
To convey strong likelihood based on evidence or reasoning.
Situações de gatilho
Formal predictions, conclusions in reports, academic writing
Contextos
Academic, professional
Padrão
in all likelihood
Estrutura central
in all likelihood
Slots de substituição
clause or sentence
Colocados típicos
- will
- be
- that
Substituições comuns
- in all probability
- most likely
- it is highly likely that
Erros comuns
Using 'in all likelihood' for low probability; misspelling as one word
Similar / contraste
in all probability (synonym), more likely than not, almost certainly
Interferências
The phrase is formal; overuse in casual speech sounds pompous.
Família do chunk
- High probability markers
Nuance
Stronger than 'probably', almost certain but still leaves a slim margin of doubt.
Efeito pragmático
Conveys confidence without absolute certainty.
Dica de memória
high likelihood
Nota
This phrase is often used in formal contexts to indicate a high degree of certainty based on available evidence.
Upgrade path
In all likelihood → It is almost certain that → The odds are that
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