Use this domain for words that a speaker uses to indicate that he thinks something is probable or likely to occur.
Louw Nida Codes:
71B Probable, Improbable
What words indicate that something will probably happen?
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
What words indicate that something is probably true?
probably, likely, probable, it looks as if, it's a fair bet, may well, may easily, as likely as not, I should think
What words indicate that something is very probably true
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
What words indicate that something good will probably happen?
ought to be, should be, promise to be, looks promising,
What words indicate that something bad will probably happen?
be heading for, be in for, threaten, threat
What words indicate that someone or something will probably be successful?
have a good chance, stand a good chance, be set to do something, be on course
What words indicate that someone will probably do something bad?
be quite capable of, I wouldn't put it past him
What words indicate how probable it is that something will happen?
likelihood, probability, prospect, chances, odds
What words indicate that something is possible but not very probable?
unlikely, improbable, doubtful, remote
What words indicate that someone or something will probably not be successful?
little chance, little hope, little prospect, have little chance, stand little chance, outside chance