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Likeliest | Likelier | Likeliness

Likeliest meaning

superlative form of likely: most likely

Using Likeliest

  • The main meaning on this page is: superlative form of likely: most likely
  • In the example corpus, likeliest often appears in combinations such as: the likeliest, likeliest to, likeliest candidate.

Context around Likeliest

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 26 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 10 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

looked 1× two 1× states 1×

Often after:

candidate 2× upset 1× appeal 1× trade 1× winners 1× rival 1× winner 1× places 1× teams 1× way 1×

Sentence patterns with Likeliest

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

as the likeliest candidate to 1× as the likeliest upset possibility 1× as their likeliest trade candidates 1× bellerin the likeliest to leave 1× for the likeliest winner and 1× have the likeliest appeal to 1× is the likeliest of the 1× is the likeliest of unlikely 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a new hampshire 1× after seeing many 1× any further spend 1× gantz nonetheless continues 1× in fact the 1× rfk jr would 1×

Common sentence endings:

a potential deal 1× after the election 1× and criminal justice 1× and cristiano ronaldo 1× and john lennon 1× at high odds 1×

Words around Likeliest

Just before it in the word index:

likelier 38 likekele 2 likee 8 liked 2.104 likeable 73 likeability 11

Just after it in the word index:

likelihood 997 likelihoods 8 likeliness 4 likely 23.888 likelyhood 2 likeminded 14

Similar in corpus frequency:

abominable 46 acolytes 46 acv 46 afolabi 46 agape 46 ainge 46

Corpus analysis for Likeliest

  • In this selection, "likeliest" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, looked, two, states, candidate, upset and appeal stand out and add context to how "likeliest" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include as the likeliest candidate to and as the likeliest upset possibility. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "likeliest" sits close to words such as abominable, acolytes and acv, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with likeliest

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

The likeliest candidate for a new mystery feedback is the world’s oceans. (13 words)

In fact, the Red Devils pose as the likeliest candidate to complete a potential deal. (15 words)

A New Hampshire surprise: If history is any guide, this is the “likeliest” of unlikely events. (16 words)

Longer example sentences

RFK Jr. would have the likeliest appeal to libertarians not as Trump’s VP, or a mere spite candidate like Ross Perot, but as a third-party candidate given Trump’s head will be figuratively held on the chopping block by Democrats until after the election. (46 words)

According to the new Fox News polls, likely voters in both Arizona and Wisconsin — two of the states likeliest to decide the election — said by a five-point margin that they preferred Mr. Biden to Mr. Trump to handle policing and criminal justice. (43 words)

That 19-year-old is a goal-scoring machine the size of a fjord: In February, Slate contributor Eric Betts described him, along with French superstar Kylian Mbappé, as global soccer’s likeliest successor to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. (40 words)

Question examples

So let’s look beyond this match — and avoid talking about Kepa Arrizabalaga: Who is likeliest to stop Bayern as the tournament goes on? (24 words)

Example sentences (20)

I’m not a fan of any of the playoff teams, but I see the Giants over Vikings as the likeliest upset possibility, followed by the Bucs over Dallas.

In fact, the Red Devils pose as the likeliest candidate to complete a potential deal.

RFK Jr. would have the likeliest appeal to libertarians not as Trump’s VP, or a mere spite candidate like Ross Perot, but as a third-party candidate given Trump’s head will be figuratively held on the chopping block by Democrats until after the election.

The game’s No. 1 overall prospect, Henderson is the likeliest of the quartet to play daily, though Hyde will understandably find rest days for each member of the group.

The Twins are exploring the trade market with Jorge Polanco, Kyle Farmer, Max Kepler and Christian Vázquez as their likeliest trade candidates due to their salaries.

After seeing many of last year's biggest hits, let me help you figure out the likeliest winners.

A New Hampshire surprise: If history is any guide, this is the “likeliest” of unlikely events.

But the 25-year-old gets marked up for being the man who looked likeliest to lead the Gunners’ comeback late on.

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Gantz, nonetheless, continues to outpace Netanyahu in election polls and is the likeliest rival to face him should Netanyahu call elections before his term ends in 2026.

The first is my choice for the likeliest winner, and the second is the “don’t forget where you heard it” horse with a chance at high odds.

The Grammy Awards would be one of the likeliest places for an American outlaw country star and British rock and roller to meet, and such was the case for Waylon Jennings and John Lennon.

The likeliest candidate for a new mystery feedback is the world’s oceans.

We’ll skip the U’s for now and move on to the two likeliest teams to finish in the top six from the chasing pack.

According to the new Fox News polls, likely voters in both Arizona and Wisconsin — two of the states likeliest to decide the election — said by a five-point margin that they preferred Mr. Biden to Mr. Trump to handle policing and criminal justice.

Any further spend is likely to require sales though with right-back Hector Bellerin the likeliest to leave.

Going to the NFC was the likeliest way for Brady to get back to the SB.

It could be argued that encroaching maturity and rock ‘n’ roll are not the likeliest of companions.

She is the likeliest runner to try and keep tabs on Ghaiyyath and may well be the bridge for stablemate Japan and the others to be pulled into the race late on.

So let’s look beyond this match — and avoid talking about Kepa Arrizabalaga: Who is likeliest to stop Bayern as the tournament goes on?

That 19-year-old is a goal-scoring machine the size of a fjord: In February, Slate contributor Eric Betts described him, along with French superstar Kylian Mbappé, as global soccer’s likeliest successor to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Common combinations with likeliest

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "likeliest" in a sentence?
An example: "I’m not a fan of any of the playoff teams, but I see the Giants over Vikings as the likeliest upset possibility, followed by the Bucs over Dallas." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "likeliest" from authentic English texts.
What does "likeliest" mean?
Likeliest means: superlative form of likely: most likely
How many example sentences with "likeliest" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "likeliest", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.