in all probability
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Definition
Adverb: With a very high degree of likelihood; almost certainly.
Usage
This phrase is used to express that something is very likely to happen or be true. It is a formal and emphatic way to say "probably" or "almost certainly."
Examples
- The meeting will, in all probability, be postponed until next week.
- In all probability, the experiment will yield the expected results.
- If you don't prepare, you will in all probability fail the exam.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used to make a strong, reasoned prediction based on available evidence or logical deduction.
- It can be placed at the beginning of a sentence, before the main verb, or at the end for emphasis.
Variants and Related Words
- In all likelihood: A direct synonym with identical meaning and usage.
- In all likelihood, the train is delayed.
- Most probably: A less formal variant.
- Almost certainly: A more direct synonym emphasizing near certainty.
Synonyms
- Probably
- Almost certainly
- Most likely
- In all likelihood
- As likely as not
Antonyms
- Improbably
- Unlikely
- Doubtfully
Related Phrases
- In all probability functions as a fixed adverbial phrase. It does not have constituent phrasal verbs.
Adverb
- with considerable certainty; without much doubt
- He is probably out of the country
- in all likelihood we are headed for war