Definitions for likelihood

likelihood like·li·hood

Spelling: [lahyk-lee-hoo d]
IPA: /ˈlaɪk liˌhʊd/

Likelihood is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 179 anagrams from letters in likelihood (dehiiklloo).

Definitions for likelihood

noun

  1. the state of being likely or probable; probability.
  2. a probability or chance of something:
  3. Archaic. indication of a favorable end; promise.

Origin of likelihood

First recorded in 1350-1400, likelihood is from the Middle English word liklihood. See likely, -hood

Examples for likelihood

In all likelihood this last option is what we will get for the foreseeable future.

Then, in all sincerity, she foresaw the likelihood of defeat.

The likelihood that it might be necessary to sacrifice the ships had been foreseen.

What likelihood of corrupting a man who has no hope, no ambition?

For the overwhelming majority of people in this country, the likelihood of contracting it is fleetingly small.

In all likelihood, the pronouncement of death will likely include even more gray area in the future.

The grand jury will in all likelihood side with Wilson here.

Having a criminal record can reduce the likelihood of getting a callback or job offer by 50 percent.

But be this as it may, there is a present likelihood of room for glorious mischief.

Debby was thinking of the pork, and the likelihood of its being properly diversified.

Word Value for likelihood
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18

Words with friends

19

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