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 25 Sep. 2026.

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