In All Likelihood (Adverb)
Meaning
With considerable certainty; without much doubt; "He is probably out of the country"; "in all likelihood we are headed for war".
Examples
- In all likelihood the project will run over budget and finish late.
- The police officer told us in all likelihood we would need to cancel the event due to the severe weather forecast.
- The family believes in all likelihood their grandmother will pass away within a few weeks due to her terminal illness.
- She will probably get the job, and in all likelihood we can expect to see her start on Monday.
- It's in all likelihood that the company will be facing liquidation by the end of the year.