Simple meaning
What does Unlikely mean?
probably not going to happen.
Dictionary definition
not expected to happen or be true.
Example sentences
Unlikely in a sentence
easy
The class used unlikely to describe the result in simple words.
medium
In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more unlikely.
hard
During group work, students explained how unlikely changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.
Synonyms
Words like Unlikely
similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
Word family
Unlikely word family
Base word
unlikely
adjective
unlikely
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does unlikely mean?
Unlikely means probably not going to happen.
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