9.4.4.3 Probably
Use this domain for words that a speaker uses to indicate that he thinks something is probable or likely to occur.
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(1) What words indicate that something will probably happen?
Example words: probably, likely, probable, be a strong possibility, it looks as if, it looks like, chances are, may well, be in the cards, as likely as not, I wouldn't be surprised if, I dare say, I should think, I guess
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(2) What words indicate that something is probably true?
Example words: probably, likely, probable, it looks as if, it's a fair bet, may well, may easily, as likely as not, I should think
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(3) What words indicate that something is very probably true
Example words: very probably, very likely, there is a strong likelihood, there is a strong probability, almost certain, be more than likely, in all probability, ten to one
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(4) What words indicate that something good will probably happen?
Example words: ought to be, should be, promise to be, looks promising
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(5) What words indicate that something bad will probably happen?
Example words: be heading for, be in for, threaten, threat
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(6) What words indicate that someone or something will probably be successful?
Example words: have a good chance, stand a good chance, be set to do something, be on course
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(7) What words indicate that someone will probably do something bad?
Example words: be quite capable of, I wouldn't put it past him
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(8) What words indicate how probable it is that something will happen?
Example words: likelihood, probability, prospect, chances, odds
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(9) What words indicate that something is possible but not very probable?
Example words: unlikely, improbable, doubtful, remote
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(10) What words indicate that someone or something will probably not be successful?
Example words: little chance, little hope, little prospect, have little chance, stand little chance, outside chance