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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These books might have been published this year, but more than likely not. Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023 Ten Hag knows this and will be urging to the club – who are more than likely going to have new owners come July 1 – to bring in new recruits in the central midfield area. Liam Canning, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023 Making an early withdrawal will more than likely incur a steep penalty. Ivana Pino, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2023 Most are unlikely to erupt again, but a new volcanic field is more than likely to form in this area in the future. Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for more than likely

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“More than likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20than%20likely. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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