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Certainty and Doubt - Possibility and Probability

Here you will learn some English words related to possibility and probability such as "presumption", "outlook", and "expected".

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Words Related to Certainty and Doubt

to let something happen or exist

Ex: The contract admit of renegotiation if necessary .
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a priori
[Adjective]

using the previous knowledge, reasoning, or general facts to decide the likely result of something

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very probably; most possibly

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to be likely for someone to succeed in doing something

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could
[Verb]

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

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easily
[Adverb]

very likely to happen or be the case

Ex: He easily pass the exam if he continues to study diligently .
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expected
[Adjective]

anticipated or predicted to happen based on previous knowledge or assumptions

Ex: The arrival of the package was expected within three to five business days after placing the order.
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I dare say
[phrase]

‌used to express the probability of something

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to add information or details to something in order to make it seem more credible or probable

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like as not
[phrase]

used to point out the probability of something

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likely
[Adjective]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

Ex: The recent increase in sales makes it likely scenario that the company will expand its operations .
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to look
[Verb]

to be likely to occur or to appear to be the case

Ex: The plant looks like it needs more water.
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might
[Verb]

used to express a possibility

Ex: might offer discounts during the holiday season .
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no doubt
[Adverb]

used to say that something is likely to happen or is true

Ex: She will win the competitionno doubt about her skills .
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used to emphasize the fact that someone's expectations or wishes are very unlikely to be fulfilled

Ex: Miss all your classes , you will be lucky if you magically ace all your exams .
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on spec
[phrase]

without any specific plans or assurance of success

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ought to
[Verb]

used to talk about what one expects or likes to happen

Ex: The ought to fix the issue with the leaking faucet .
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outlook
[noun]

one's thoughts or expectations regarding what will happen in the future

Ex: The weather forecast gave a outlook for the weekend , with heavy rain expected .
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paradoxical
[Adjective]

appearing contradictory or conflicting but potentially true

Ex: Itparadoxical that the more choices we have , the harder it becomes to make a decision .
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perhaps
[Adverb]

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

Ex: Perhaps there is a better solution we have n't considered yet .
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possibility refers to the state or condition of being able to happen or exist, or a potential likelihood of something happening or being true

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possible
[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: To achieve the possible result , we need to work together .
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presumably
[Adverb]

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

Ex: The project deadline was extendedpresumably to allow more time for thorough research and development .
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a belief that something is true without any proof

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probabilistic
[Adjective]

based on the likelihood of an event or outcome occurring

Ex: Probabilistic reasoning helps in making decisions under uncertainty .
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the likelihood or chance of an event occurring or being true

Ex: probability is essential in making informed decisions in gambling and finance .
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probable
[Adjective]

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

Ex: The archaeologist believes itprobable that the ancient ruins discovered belong to a previously unknown civilization .
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probably
[Adverb]

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

Ex: He probably going to join us for dinner tonight .
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safe bet
[noun]

‌a thing that is extremely likely to be true or happen

Ex: Opting for the classic black suit is a good bet for a formal event.
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set
[Adjective]

prepared or likely prepared for something

Ex: After months of planning and rehearsals, the cast was set for the opening night of the play.
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to have a likelihood of success or achieving a desired outcome

Ex: Although the odds are against us , we stand a chance of turning things around .
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suspected
[Adjective]

(particularly of something bad) assumed to have happened or be the case without having any proof

Ex: The committee launched an investigation into suspected embezzlement of funds after noticing irregularities in the accounts .
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ten to one
[phrase]

extremely likely

Ex: The team 's performance has been outstanding , so itten to one they 'll secure the championship .
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well
[Adverb]

used to indicate that there is a high chance for something to happen or be true

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will
[Verb]

used to express what one deems true or probable

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odds
[noun]

the likelihood or probability of something actually taking place

Ex: Investors weighed odds of success before deciding to fund the startup .
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