Sometimes we want to describe possibilities that are not one hundred per cent sure but still high. We can use “should” for that (as in “it should rain”). But what if we prefer another option?
“Likely” and “probable”, as well as “expected”, are good alternatives. See these examples:
- Another recession is likely. All indicators predict so.
- Her resignation seems probable. She argued with the boss.
- A price increase is expected. Demand has gone up.
You can apply these three adjectives when talking about probable outcomes. They are easy to use and will make your sentences more precise.
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