most likely

adverb
UK: /məʊst ˈlaɪkli/
US: /moʊst ˈlaɪkli/

  1. Very probably; having a high probability of occurring or being true.

    1. It will most likely rain today, so take an umbrella. [ ] [ ]
    2. Given the current economic climate, interest rates will most likely increase. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

probably presumably doubtless conceivably
most likely adjective

  1. Having the greatest probability; the one that is expected to happen or be true.

    1. She is the most likely candidate for the job. [ ] [ ]
    2. The most likely explanation is that he simply forgot to call us back. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "most likely" is /məʊst ˈlaɪkli/ in British English and /moʊst ˈlaɪkli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "most likely": probably, presumably, doubtless, conceivably.

Example usage of "most likely": "It will most likely rain today, so take an umbrella.". More examples on the page.