Collocation
highly unlikely
Definition
very improbable; not expected to happen
'highly unlikely' is a common English collocation. very improbable; not expected to happen
highly + unlikely
“It’s highly unlikely that the meeting will be cancelled.”
Examples
- It’s _____ unlikely that he’ll arrive on time in this traffic.
- Given the lack of evidence, it seems _____ unlikely the claim is true.
- With only two days left, it’s _____ unlikely they’ll finish the project.
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- Without a visa, it is _____ unlikely that she will be allowed to board the flight.
- Experts say it’s _____ unlikely the results will change after the recount.
- If the battery is dead, it becomes _____ unlikely the car will start.
- Despite their optimism, it remains _____ unlikely that funding will be approved this quarter.
- In the current market, a quick recovery is _____ unlikely without major reforms.
- Because the witness contradicted himself, it’s _____ unlikely the jury will find him credible.
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