Collocation
highly unlikely
very improbable; not expected to happen
Definition
'highly unlikely' is a common English collocation. very improbable; not expected to happen
highly + unlikely
“It is highly unlikely that the meeting will be canceled at this late stage.”
Examples
- It is highly unlikely that she will change her mind overnight.
- Given the forecast, it is highly unlikely we will need umbrellas today.
- With only two hours left, it seems highly unlikely that the team can finish the project.
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- It is highly unlikely that the package arrived without anyone signing for it.
- Unless something changes, a quick resolution is highly unlikely.
- After months of drought, significant rain this week is highly unlikely.
- Without additional evidence, it is highly unlikely that the claim will stand up in court.
- Because the defendant has an alibi, a conviction is highly unlikely.
- Under the current rules, approval for that exception is highly unlikely.
More adverb + adjectives
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- completely different totally not the same; very unlike something else
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