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likely option

[ˈlaɪkli ˈɑpʃən]
noun phrasepl: likely options
opção provável
1. A choice or alternative that has a high probability of being selected, successful, or appropriate
Staying home is the most likely option given the weather forecast.
Ficar em casa é a opção mais provável considerando a previsão do tempo.
2. A feasible or reasonable choice among several possibilities
The most likely option for the new CEO position is an internal candidate.
A opção mais provável para o cargo de novo CEO é um candidato interno.
Synonyms
probable choicemost probable alternativefeasible optionreasonable choicefront-runner
Antonyms
unlikely optionimprobable choiceremote possibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opção provável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
opção mais viável
Often uses 'viável' (viable) in business contexts
Portugal
opção mais provável
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the safe bet
the best bet
the leading contender
a strong possibility
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