Collocations for likelihood - noun
ADJ.
every
There''s every likelihood that she''ll be able to help us.
There''s every likelihood that she''ll be able to help us.
greater, increased | real, strong
VERB + LIKELIHOOD
decrease, minimize, reduce
Taking regular exercise reduces the likelihood of a heart attack.
Taking regular exercise reduces the likelihood of a heart attack.
increase, maximize, raise | affect
This shouldn''t affect the likelihood of you getting the job.
This shouldn''t affect the likelihood of you getting the job.
LIKELIHOOD + VERB
grow | diminish
PREP.
~ of
Is their any likelihood of our getting our money back?
Is their any likelihood of our getting our money back?
PHRASES
in all likelihood
In all likelihood, he''ll be fit to play on Saturday.
In all likelihood, he''ll be fit to play on Saturday.