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likely possibility
[ˈlaɪkli ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti]
noun phrase
pl: likely possibilities
possibilidade provável
1.
Something that has a good chance of happening or being true; a probable outcome or scenario
Rain tomorrow is a likely possibility given the weather forecast.
Chuva amanhã é uma possibilidade provável, considerando a previsão do tempo.
2.
An event or circumstance that seems probable or reasonably expected to occur
The most likely possibility is that he forgot about the meeting.
A possibilidade mais provável é que ele tenha esquecido da reunião.
NYC Slang
good bet / solid chance
Synonyms
probable outcome
plausible scenario
good chance
strong possibility
reasonable expectation
Antonyms
unlikely possibility
remote chance
slim possibility
improbable outcome
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
possibilidade provável
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
possibilidade provável / chance provável
Often uses 'chance' colloquially
Portugal
possibilidade provável / hipótese provável
'Hipótese' is also commonly used in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
a strong likelihood
odds are in favor of
the writing is on the wall
all signs point to
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