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unlikely

The correct spelling is unlikely.

How to pronounce unlikely

/ʌnˈlaɪkli/
noun

IPA: /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Say it like: Unl-ike-lee

The correct spelling is unlikely. Something or somebody considered unlikely. For example: "It's very unlikely that you'll be able to walk perfectly after being in a cast for six months."

Usage Examples

It's very unlikely that you'll be able to walk perfectly after being in a cast for six months.

unlikely means

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something or somebody considered unlikely.

adjective

  1. 1.Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.
  2. 2.Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising.

adverb

  1. 1.In an improbable manner.

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