Definitions

1. noun

the state of being likely or probable; the degree of probability that something will happen

“The likelihood of rain on Saturday is quite high, so I’ll bring my umbrella.”

2. noun

something that is likely to happen or be true

“The likelihood of him winning the election is very low.”

3. verb

to make something seem more likely or probable

“The new evidence likelyhoods the suspect’s guilt.”

4. verb

to give a sense of probability or possibility

“The detective likelyhood the scenario based on the witness’s testimony.”