Collocation
highly likely
very probable; expected to happen
Definition
'highly likely' is a common English collocation. very probable; expected to happen
highly + likely
“It is highly likely that the meeting will be postponed.”
Examples
- It is highly likely that prices will rise again this winter.
- Given the traffic, it is highly likely we will miss the start of the movie.
- With those symptoms, it is highly likely she has the flu.
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- If you keep skipping practice, it is highly likely you will fall behind.
- It is highly likely that the package was delivered to the wrong address.
- From the interview notes, it seems highly likely that he will accept the offer.
- Without additional funding, it is highly likely the project will be delayed.
- Based on the satellite data, it is highly likely the storm will change direction overnight.
- Because the witness statements conflict, it is not highly likely that the case will be resolved quickly.
More adverb + adjectives
- deeply sorry feeling very apologetic or regretful about something
- completely different totally not the same; very unlike something else
- seriously ill very sick; having a severe illness or medical condition
- extremely important very important; having a very high level of importance
- incredibly useful extremely helpful or practical; providing a lot of value