Likelihood - translation, pronunciation and examples
likelihood
the chance that something will happen
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When to use likelihood
Есть большая вероятность снега завтра.
Без практики вероятность успеха невелика.
likelihood usage examples
Есть большая вероятность снега завтра.
There is a good likelihood of snow tomorrow.
Без практики вероятность успеха невелика.
The likelihood of success is low without practice.
Similar words
вероятность — the chance that something will happen
The base noun meaning the chance that something will happen.
A more formal and often more technical word for likelihood, common in statistics and analysis.
A more common and informal word; can mean likelihood, opportunity, or a random possibility.
Usually refers to the chances of success or failure; often used in plural and can sound more conversational.
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likelihood synonyms
What's the difference between likelihood / probability / chance / odds / prospect
вероятность — the chance that something will happen
There is a good likelihood of snow tomorrow.
Есть большая вероятность снега завтра.
The base noun meaning the chance that something will happen.
There is a strong likelihood of rain later.
Есть высокая вероятность дождя позже.
A more formal and often more technical word for likelihood, common in statistics and analysis.
The probability of success is high.
Вероятность успеха высока.
A more common and informal word; can mean likelihood, opportunity, or a random possibility.
There is a good chance she will come.
Есть хорошие шансы, что она придет.
Usually refers to the chances of success or failure; often used in plural and can sound more conversational.
The odds of winning are low.
Шансы на победу невелики.
Refers to a future possibility or expectation, often with a sense of outlook or potential.
There is little prospect of an agreement.
Мало вероятности, что будет достигнуто соглашение.
A broader word that can mean not only likelihood, but also the mere chance that something could happen.
There is a possibility of delays.
Есть вероятность задержек.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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How to pronounce likelihood and what this word means
likelihood translation: вероятность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce likelihood
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/
likelihood translation
вероятность
likelihood examples
There is a good likelihood of snow tomorrow.
likelihood transcription
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/, /ˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/
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likelihood meaning: what does it mean?
the chance that something will happen
likelihood pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
likelihood is pronounced as /ˈlaɪklihʊd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
likelihood definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
There is a good likelihood of snow tomorrow. Translation: Есть большая вероятность снега завтра.
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