Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with likely in British Collocation
likely
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
very
It is highly likely that the treaty will be endorsed by an overwhelming majority of member countries.
rather
This is a fairly likely scenario given that they have lost their last 10 matches.
almost not at all
If he was supposedly illiterate in his own language, Arabic, it is hardly likely that he would have been able to read Hebrew.
We never looked remotely likely to score even one point.
more or less than is right
This group is also disproportionately likely to have a low income.
more and more
Millwall now look increasingly likely to be relegated.
equally
Men and women are equally likely to be in work prior to having children but this changes after childbirth.
when you are asking whether something is likely
Is it at all likely that he would have left without saying goodbye?
not
She’s not at all likely to take over the leadership if the present leader resigns.
result
What would be the likely outcome of this situation?
effect
Students will be expected to be able to analyse the likely impact of these trends on the performance of the business.
person or thing that will probably achieve something
He now looks like the most likely winner of the championship.
explanation
The most likely explanation for this is an increase in population.
cause
Most learner drivers are within the age limits when the most likely cause of accidental death is in a road traffic accident.
reaction
Particular attention should be paid to the likely reaction of customers to any changes in services.
origin
The most likely source is thought to be Asia.
cost
It is important you have a clear idea of the likely overall cost of studying in the UK.
The artist signs himself ‘W. de Brailes’ and it seems very likely that he was the William de Brailes who lived in Catte Street in Oxford around 1230–1260.
They thought it likely that he was involved in planning the robbery.