more than likely

phrase

1
: very probable or likely
It's more than likely that this problem will occur again.
2
: more likely than not : probably
She will more than likely not get the job.

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“More than likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20than%20likely. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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