highly likely

Meanings

• adverb

  Likely to a great extent; very probable.

• adjective

  Probable or certain to occur; having a high chance of happening.

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Variants

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high comedies , high comedy

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Etymology

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The term 'highly likely' is an adverbial or adjectival form of the word 'likely', which comes from the Old English word 'lician', meaning 'capable' or 'suitable'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to probability or chance.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'highly likely' was first used in print in the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, a probability of 1 is considered 'highly likely' to occur, but not guaranteed.

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Related Concepts

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1. Probability: The likelihood or chance that something will occur.

2. Likelihood: The degree of probability or chance that something will occur.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'highly likely' is often used to describe situations or events that are almost certain to occur. For example, in the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the narrator Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's parties as 'highly likely' to attract the attention of the wealthy and famous.

How to Memorize "highly likely"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being unlikely and 10 being highly likely. Imagine a situation where the outcome is highly likely, such as a coin landing heads up.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Highly Likely Is Certainly True' or 'High Probability'.

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