پیشبینی آینده: استفاده از 'Likely' و 'Unlikely' (پوشش ریسک)
likely و unlikely میتونی احتمالها رو دقیق بیان کنی، به جمله هات nuance بدی و مکالمه انگلیسیت رو پیشرفتهتر کنی.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'likely' and 'unlikely' to express probability with more precision and formality than 'maybe' or 'probably'.
- Use 'Subject + be + likely + to + verb' for personal predictions: 'He is likely to win.'
- Use 'It + be + likely + that + clause' for general situations: 'It is likely that prices will rise.'
- Modify with 'highly', 'more than', or 'very' to adjust the strength of the prediction.
مرور کلی
It is likely that the price will go up.maybe یا probably بروید. اینها برای پیام دادن به هماتاقیتان درباره پیتزا خوب هستند، اما وقتی در حال نوشتن پایاننامه یا مذاکره برای یک قرارداد هستید، کافی نیستند.It is likely/unlikely that نشان میدهد که شما ظرافتهای قطعیت را درک میکنید. این باعث میشود حرفهایتر، متفکرتر و—صادقانه بگویم—بیشتر شبیه یک گویشور بومی به نظر برسید که میداند زندگی به ندرت ۱۰۰٪ قطعی است. آن را به عنوان یک «شانه بالا انداختن حرفهای» در قالب جمله در نظر بگیرید.این گرامر چطور کار میکنه
likely (یا unlikely) متکی است که به عنوان صفت عمل میکند. یک تله رایج این است که فکر کنیم likely یک قید است چون به '-ly' ختم میشود، اما در این ساختارهای خاص، در حال توصیف احتمال یک موقعیت کامل است. شما دو راه اصلی برای ساختن این جملات دارید.It is likely that [اتفاقی میافتد]. این عالی است چون تمرکز را روی خود رویداد میگذارد. عینی (objective) است.He is likely to [کاری انجام دهد]. این کمی مستقیمتر به نظر میرسد و در انگلیسی گفتاری بسیار رایج است.It is highly unlikely that they survive this episode. یا اگر مستقیمتر هستید: They are unlikely to survive. هر دو برای سطح C1 عالی هستند، اما نسخه `It is...
الگوی ساخت
It شروع کنید.
to be را اضافه کنید (معمولاً is ، اما میتواند was یا will be باشد).
likely یا unlikely.
that را اضافه کنید (این پل ارتباطی است).
It + is + likely + that + the event will be sold out.
Subject واقعی که دربارهاش صحبت میکنید شروع کنید.
to be را اضافه کنید (مطابق با فاعل صرف شود).
likely یا unlikely را اضافه کنید.
to-infinitive (مصدر با to) فعل اصلی خود را اضافه کنید.
The tickets + are + unlikely + to be available.
likely/unlikely جمله خود را تقویت کنید.
highly, very, extremely, یا most برای تاکید بیشتر استفاده کنید.
It is highly likely that your cat is judging you right now (بسیار محتمل است که گربه شما همین الان در حال قضاوت شما باشد).
کی استفاده کنیم
It is unlikely that the project will meet the deadline شما را شبیه به یک نابغه استراتژیک نشان میدهد که ریسکها را شناسایی میکند. همه چیز درباره «فرود نرم» است. همچنین این ساختار را مدام در گزارشهای خبری و مقالات آکادمیک خواهید دید.It is likely that هستند چون اگر پیشبینی محقق نشود، آنها را از دعاوی قضایی محافظت میکند. در زندگی اجتماعی خود، از آن برای چیزهایی مثل برنامههای سفر یا ترندهای وایرال استفاده کنید. «آیا تیکتاک ممنوع میشود؟» ← It's unlikely that it will happen overnight.It's unlikely that you'll finish without a few blisters ، که خیلی بهتر از «تو شکست میخوری» به نظر میرسد. این گرامر «خوشبین واقعبین» است—شما امیدوار به بهترین هستید، اما برای زمانی که دادهها چیز دیگری میگویند آمادهاید.
اشتباهات رایج
It is... ، شما باید از that و بعد از آن یک جمله کامل استفاده کنید. اگر میخواهید از 'him' استفاده کنید، باید به ساختار دیگر بروید: He is likely to win. یک اشتباه کلاسیک دیگر فراموش کردن کامل فعل to be است. 'It likely that...' شبیه یک ربات خراب به نظر میرسد. is را فراموش نکنید. همچنین با کلمه probably محتاط باشید. در حالی که likely و probably معانی مشابهی دارند، گرامر آنها کاملاً متفاوت است. میتوانید بگویید 'I will probably go'، اما نمیتوانید در انگلیسی بریتانیایی استاندارد بگویید 'I will likely go' (اگرچه آمریکاییها همیشه این کار را میکنند). در امتحانات رسمی، با likely به عنوان صفتی رفتار کنید که به فعل to be نیاز دارد. در نهایت، در تعدیل کردن زیادهروی نکنید! اگر بگویید It is possibly likely that maybe... ، به نظر میرسد دچار بحران اعتماد به نفس شدهاید. یک سطح از احتمال را انتخاب کنید و به آن پایبند باشید.مقایسه با الگوهای مشابه
will یا is bound to استفاده میکنید.It is likely that استفاده میکنید. اگر ۵۰٪ مطمئن هستید، از It is possible that یا might استفاده میکنید. Likely نقطه تعادل احتمال است.possible قویتر اما از certain نرمتر است. در مقایسه با probably ، کلمه likely بیشتر به نظر میرسد که بر اساس شواهد خارجی است تا صرفاً یک حس درونی. اگر بگویید 'I’ll probably be late'، به نظر میرسد فقط آدم وقتشناسی نیستید.It is likely that I will be late ، به نظر میرسد ترافیک سنگینی وجود دارد که شما روی گوگل مپ تحلیل کردهاید. همچنین It is expected that وجود دارد که برای چیزهایی استفاده میشود که «باید» به دلیل یک برنامه یا وعده اتفاق بیفتند، در حالی که likely صرفاً درباره احتمال است. استفاده از likely/unlikely به انگلیسی شما جلوهای صیقلخورده و تحلیلی میدهد که افعال کمکی ساده مثل could یا may گاهی فاقد آن هستند.سؤالات رایج
It is more likely that I’ll stay in than go to the club.I doubt that شخصیتر و ذهنیتر است. It is unlikely that بیشتر شبیه یک حقیقت عینی به نظر میرسد. از دومی برای گزارشها یا ارائهها استفاده کنید.that را نگه دارید!It was unlikely that the team would win, but they did. فقط به یاد داشته باشید که افعال دیگر خود را هم به گذشته برگردانید.Forming Predictions with 'Likely'
| Subject | Verb 'to be' | Likelihood | Infinitive/Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
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I
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am
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likely
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to attend
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You
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are
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unlikely
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to fail
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It
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is
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highly likely
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that it will rain
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We
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are
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more than likely
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to win
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They
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were
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unlikely
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to have known
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The results
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are
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likely
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to be significant
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contracted Form |
|---|---|
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It is likely
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It's likely
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They are unlikely
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They're unlikely
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I am not likely
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I'm not likely
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Meanings
The words 'likely' and 'unlikely' function as adjectives in English to indicate the probability of an event occurring. They are essential for 'hedging'—the practice of making cautious or vague statements to avoid over-generalization.
Predictive Adjective
Used to describe the probability of a future action or state.
“A recession is likely in the coming months.”
“It is unlikely that the team will recover from this loss.”
Academic Hedging
Used in research and formal reports to present findings as probable rather than absolute truths.
“The data suggests that these results are likely to be replicated.”
“It is highly unlikely that the variables are unrelated.”
Adverbial Usage (US English)
In American English, 'likely' is often used as an adverb meaning 'probably'.
“They'll likely arrive around six.”
“He will most likely decline the offer.”
Reference Table
| ساختار | معنی | مثال (Likely) | مثال (Unlikely) |
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It is + likely/unlikely + that-clause
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احتمال وقوع یک وضعیت/رویداد
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It is likely that prices will rise.
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It is unlikely that they will agree.
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Subject + be + likely/unlikely + to-infinitive
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احتمال اقدام یک فاعل
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She is likely to get the job.
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He is unlikely to finish today.
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It is + more/less likely + that-clause
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احتمال بیشتر/کمتر وقوع یک وضعیت
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It is more likely that he's busy.
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It is less likely that she heard.
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Subject + be + more/less likely + to-infinitive
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احتمال بیشتر/کمتر اقدام فاعل
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We are more likely to succeed.
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They are less likely to complain.
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Likely as an adjective (less common, formal)
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احتمالی، مورد انتظار
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A likely outcome.
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An unlikely scenario.
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طیف رسمیت
It is highly likely that I shall be delayed. (Professional vs. Casual communication)
I am likely to be late. (Professional vs. Casual communication)
I'll likely be late. (Professional vs. Casual communication)
Prob gonna be late. (Professional vs. Casual communication)
پردهپوشی با Likely و Unlikely
احتمال بالا
- Likely It is likely that...
احتمال پایین
- Unlikely It is unlikely that...
شکلگیری 1
- It is + adj + that-clause It is likely that you'll succeed.
شکلگیری 2
- Subject + be + adj + to-inf You are likely to succeed.
مقایسه Likely و Probably
انتخاب ساختار Likely/Unlikely
آیا در مورد احتمال یک وضعیت یا رویداد کلی صحبت میکنی؟
آیا فاعل 'be' همان فاعل انجام عمل است؟
زمینههای کاربرد
پیشبینیها
- • پیشبینی آب و هوا
- • نتایج انتخابات
- • بازار سهام
انتظارات
- • مهلتهای پروژه
- • نتایج امتحانات
- • برنامههای اجتماعی
نظرات محتاطانه
- • استراتژیهای تجاری
- • نظریههای آکادمیک
- • مشاورههای شخصی
موقعیتهای رسمی
- • گزارشها
- • ارائهها
- • مقالات تحقیقاتی
مثالها بر اساس سطح
It is likely.
It is likely.
Is it likely?
Is it likely?
It is unlikely.
It is unlikely.
Very likely.
Very likely.
The train is likely to be late.
The train is likely to be late.
It is likely that he is at home.
It is likely that he is at home.
She is unlikely to come to the party.
She is unlikely to come to the party.
Are you likely to finish today?
Are you likely to finish today?
We are likely to see more rain this week.
We are likely to see more rain this week.
It's unlikely that they will change their minds.
It's unlikely that they will change their minds.
Is it likely to cost a lot of money?
Is it likely to cost a lot of money?
He is not likely to win the race.
He is not likely to win the race.
The government is likely to introduce new taxes.
The government is likely to introduce new taxes.
It is highly unlikely that the error was accidental.
It is highly unlikely that the error was accidental.
They are more than likely to accept the offer.
They are more than likely to accept the offer.
The project is unlikely to be completed on time.
The project is unlikely to be completed on time.
Such a scenario is highly likely to provoke a strong reaction.
Such a scenario is highly likely to provoke a strong reaction.
It is increasingly likely that the policy will be reversed.
It is increasingly likely that the policy will be reversed.
The findings are unlikely to have a significant impact on the field.
The findings are unlikely to have a significant impact on the field.
Is it not likely that the witness was mistaken?
Is it not likely that the witness was mistaken?
In all likelihood, the merger will proceed as planned.
In all likelihood, the merger will proceed as planned.
The candidate is singularly unlikely to garner enough support.
The candidate is singularly unlikely to garner enough support.
It remains highly likely that further interventions will be required.
It remains highly likely that further interventions will be required.
Were the results to be skewed, a re-evaluation would be likely.
Were the results to be skewed, a re-evaluation would be likely.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners use 'likely' as an adverb without a modifier, which sounds unnatural in some dialects.
Both can mean 'probable', but 'liable' often implies a negative or legal responsibility.
Learners use 'likely' when they are 100% certain.
اشتباهات رایج
I likely go.
I will probably go.
It likely.
It is likely.
Is likely?
Is it likely?
Very likely rain.
It is very likely to rain.
He is likely go.
He is likely to go.
It is likely that rain.
It is likely that it will rain.
I am unlikely for come.
I am unlikely to come.
He will likely to win.
He is likely to win.
It is likely him to win.
He is likely to win.
The likely result is it wins.
The likely result is that it will win.
He likely won't come.
He is unlikely to come.
It is likely that he comes tomorrow.
It is likely that he will come tomorrow.
The highly likelyhood of success.
The high likelihood of success.
It is unlikely for there to be a problem.
It is unlikely that there will be a problem.
الگوهای جملهسازی
Subject + be + likely + to + ___
It + is + ___ + likely + that + ___
___ + is + unlikely + to + ___
In all likelihood, ___
Real World Usage
Showers are likely in the afternoon.
We are likely to exceed our targets this quarter.
The treatment is likely to cause some fatigue.
They are unlikely to make a comeback at this stage.
It is likely that the results were influenced by sample size.
I'm likely to be a bit late, don't wait up!
صفت یا قید؟
likely صفته و همیشه قبلش به فعل to be نیاز داره (مثلاً is likely). ولی probably یه قیده (مثلاً will probably). توی جمله ساختن قاطیشون نکنی! She is likely to win.
"to" رو جا ننداز!
Subject + be + likely/unlikely + to-infinitiveاستفاده میکنی، هیچوقت
to قبل از فعل اصلی رو فراموش نکن. گفتن She is likely winیه اشتباه رایجیه؛ درستش
She is likely to winهست.
پردهپوشی رو حرفهایتر کن
likely/unlikely رو با قیدهایی مثل highly, very, quite, more یا less ترکیب کن تا درجه احتمال رو دقیقتر بگی. اینجوری پیشبینیهات خیلی ظریفتر میشن. "It's highly likely to rain."ادب در عدم قطعیت
likely و unlikely توی انگلیسی اغلب مودبانه و حرفهای به حساب میاد. این نشون میده که ادعاهای بیاساس نمیکنی و پیچیدگی موقعیتها رو میفهمی. It is unlikely to cause any issues.
Smart Tips
Switch from 'I think it will...' to 'It is likely that...'.
Use the 'Subject + be likely to' structure to keep the focus on the person.
Use 'more than likely' instead of just 'likely'.
Remember that 'Is it unlikely...?' is asking if something is NOT going to happen.
تلفظ
Likely
Two syllables. Stress on the first syllable.
Unlikely
Three syllables. Stress on the second syllable.
Rising-Falling on 'Likely'
He is LIKELY to win. ↘
Conveys a confident prediction.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
L-I-K-E-L-Y: Look Into Known Evidence, Logically Yielding (a prediction).
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a weather vane pointing towards a rain cloud. The vane represents 'likely'—it's not raining yet, but the evidence (the wind) suggests it will.
Rhyme
If it's likely to be, it's a future we see; if it's unlikely to occur, the vision is a blur.
Story
A cautious scientist named Dr. Hedge never says 'will'. When asked if the volcano will erupt, he says, 'It is likely to erupt, but it is unlikely to happen today.' He keeps his job because he is never wrong, just 'likely' right.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Write three predictions for your life in five years using 'likely to', 'unlikely to', and 'highly likely that'.
نکات فرهنگی
British speakers are very fond of hedging to avoid appearing too direct or aggressive. Using 'likely' is a key part of polite, professional disagreement.
In the US, 'likely' is frequently used as an adverb (e.g., 'He likely forgot'). This is less common in formal British English.
In global academic culture, using 'likely' is a sign of intellectual humility and scientific rigor.
From Middle English 'likly', meaning 'having the appearance of being true'.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
What are you likely to do this weekend?
Is it likely that AI will replace most jobs in the next decade?
Which team is likely to win the next World Cup?
In your opinion, is it likely that we will discover life on other planets soon?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
Given the traffic, we are ___ to arrive late for the movie.
Likely در اینجا شکل صفت صحیح است که با 'are' و 'to arrive' استفاده میشود. Probably یک قید است و به ساختار جملهای متفاوتی نیاز دارد.Find and fix the mistake:
It unlikely that the flight will be delayed.
Unlikely یک صفت است و باید قبل از آن یک شکل از 'to be' (مثلاً 'is') در این ساختار استفاده شود.Choose the correct sentence:
Subject + be + likely + to-infinitiveصحیح است. گزینههای دیگر 'is' یا 'to' را حذف کردهاند.
Score: /3
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesThe prices are ___ to rise next month.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
She likely to win the race.
I don't think it will rain.
Match the following:
A: Do you think they'll accept the offer? B: It's ___.
Identify the adjective:
likely / is / to / the / be / late / flight
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesThe new game update is ___ to fix many of the existing bugs.
He likely will be late because of traffic.
Which sentence uses 'unlikely' correctly?
Translate into English: 'Es muy probable que llueva mañana.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the sentence beginnings with appropriate endings:
The concert tickets are selling fast, so it's ___ that they'll be available much longer.
Our professor likely will give us an extension.
Select the correct sentence:
Translate: 'Es improbable que lo terminemos a tiempo.'
Put the words in the right order:
Score: /11
سوالات متداول (8)
Yes, especially in American English (e.g., 'He likely forgot'). However, in formal British English, it is better to use it as an adjective ('He is likely to have forgotten') or add a modifier ('He very likely forgot').
'Unlikely' is an adjective that feels a bit more formal and direct. 'Not likely' is simply the negation of the adjective 'likely'. Both are common, but 'unlikely' is preferred in academic writing.
Usually, yes. Since you are making a prediction, the 'that' clause needs a future marker like `will` or `is going to`. Example: `It is likely that he will win.`
Yes, 'likely' is generally considered more formal and objective, making it the preferred choice for reports, news, and academic papers.
Absolutely. 'Most likely' is a very common way to say 'almost certainly'. It can be used as an adverbial phrase: 'Most likely, we will stay home.'
This is a formal idiom that means 'almost certainly' or 'very probably'. It is a great phrase to use at the start of a sentence in C1-level writing.
Yes, by using the perfect infinitive: 'He is likely to have arrived by now.' This means it is probable that he arrived in the past.
Yes, it has a negative meaning (low probability), but it is grammatically affirmative. You don't need to add 'not' to 'unlikely'.
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
Es probable que + subjunctive
Spanish requires the subjunctive mood.
Il est probable que + indicative/subjunctive
Nuance between probability and possibility affects mood.
Wahrscheinlich / Voraussichtlich
German prefers adverbs over the 'be likely to' adjective structure.
〜そうだ (sou da) / 〜らしい (rashii)
Japanese uses grammatical particles and suffixes rather than a 'to be' adjective structure.
من المحتمل أن (min al-muhtamal an)
Arabic uses a prepositional phrase structure.
很可能 (hěn kěnéng)
Chinese lacks the complex infinitive/clause distinction found in English.
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