Almost certainly: meaning, definitions and examples
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almost certainly
[ ˈɔːlməʊst ˈsɜːtənli ]
in probability
Almost certainly means that something is very likely to happen or be true, although it is not absolutely certain.
Synonyms
almost definitely, highly probable, very likely
Examples of usage
- He will almost certainly be late for the meeting.
- She is almost certainly the best candidate for the job.
in certainty
Used to express a high degree of confidence or assurance in the likelihood of something happening.
Synonyms
beyond question, indisputably, without a doubt
Examples of usage
- If you keep working hard, you will almost certainly achieve your goals.
- The team has trained well and is almost certainly going to win the match.
Translations
Translations of the word "almost certainly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quase certamente
🇮🇳 लगभग निश्चित रूप से
🇩🇪 fast sicher
🇮🇩 hampir pasti
🇺🇦 майже напевно
🇵🇱 prawie na pewno
🇯🇵 ほぼ確実に (ほぼかくじつに)
🇫🇷 presque certainement
🇪🇸 casi con certeza
🇹🇷 neredeyse kesinlikle
🇰🇷 거의 확실히 (거의 확실히)
🇸🇦 على الأرجح
🇨🇿 téměř jistě
🇸🇰 takmer určite
🇨🇳 几乎可以肯定 (jīhū kěyǐ kěndìng)
🇸🇮 skoraj zagotovo
🇮🇸 næstum örugglega
🇰🇿 дерлік анық
🇬🇪 თითქმის აუცილებლად (titqmis aucileblad)
🇦🇿 demək olar ki, mütləq
🇲🇽 casi con certeza
Word origin
The phrase 'almost certainly' originated in the late 18th century, combining the adverb 'almost' meaning 'very nearly' with the adverb 'certainly' meaning 'without doubt'. It has since become a common expression in modern English.