most likely

idiom

: more likely than not : probably
It will most likely rain tomorrow.

Examples of most likely in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The trial is expected to last several weeks, and Judge Arun Subramanian recently confirmed that the trial will most likely be over before July 4. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 May 2025 This means that, most likely, a Ukrainian partner would not face U.S. tax exposure, and American investors could receive returns free of Ukrainian tax and with the usual array of U.S. international tax planning tools and schemes at their disposal. Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 The fire most likely started in the basement; there is a room that houses the HVAC system and storage for the business, Smith said. Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025 The changes were related to immunity, inflammatory responses and cardio-metabolic traits and most likely reflect adaptations to new diets, more crowded living conditions, diseases and domestic livestock. Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for most likely

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Most likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/most%20likely. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!