as like as not

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variants or like as not

Synonyms of as like as not next

: probably

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1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of as like as not was in 1548

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“As like as not.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20like%20as%20not. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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