Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: likelihood
IPA transcription: [l'aɪklih,ʊd]
Pronunciations of likelihood
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: likelihood, likeliness
    Meaning: the probability of a specified outcome
Usage examples
  • Your portion is unhappily so small that it will in all likelihood undo the effects of your loveliness and amiable qualifications.
  • "I wish Saunders was back," he said; "one can't tackle this sort of thing alone." It was after eleven, and there seemed little likelihood of Saunders returning before twelve.
  • As to some rules, where there is likelihood of extravagance, they would rather demand economy; in those which relate to mourning, and where there is likelihood of being easily satisfied, what is wanted is real sorrow."
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 2012 phenomenon, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Binary star, License CC BY-SA 4.0