likelihood

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BrE /ˈlaɪklɪhʊd/ AmE /ˈlaɪklɪhʊd/

noun en → es

1 CHANCE [uncountable] B1

the chance that something will happen or is true

probabilidad, posibilidad

  • there is a likelihood of something

Collocations likelihood of success · likelihood of rain

  • There's little likelihood of them agreeing.

    Hay pocas posibilidades de que estén de acuerdo.

2 BELIEF [uncountable] B2

the degree to which you believe that something is true or will happen

creencia, convicción

  • in the likelihood of

Collocations likelihood of success · likelihood of failure

  • In the likelihood of a fire, we should have an escape plan.

    En caso de que haya un incendio, deberíamos tener un plan de evacuación.