more than likely
idiom
1
: very probable or likely
It's more than likely that this problem will occur again.
2
: more likely than not : probably
She will more than likely not get the job.
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Forecasters are monitoring the development of one and potentially two tropical systems over what have been record warm waters between the Caribbean and West Africa, and the National Hurricane Center is forecasting the first will more than likely grow into Hurricane Bret.
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USA TODAY, 20 June 2023
These books might have been published this year, but more than likely not.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
Making an early withdrawal will more than likely incur a steep penalty.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2023
This will provide you with a broader perspective for understanding your client, as your employees will more than likely be privy to client satisfaction issues on different levels, such as payment, product development, service, etc. • Market research surveys.
—Cindy Kosor, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022
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USA TODAY, 20 June 2023
These books might have been published this year, but more than likely not.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
Making an early withdrawal will more than likely incur a steep penalty.
—Ivana Pino, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2023
This will provide you with a broader perspective for understanding your client, as your employees will more than likely be privy to client satisfaction issues on different levels, such as payment, product development, service, etc. • Market research surveys.
—Cindy Kosor, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022
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“More than likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20than%20likely. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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