unlikely
gb/ʌnlˈaɪkli/ us/ʌnlˈaɪkli/
B1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1700
nem valószínű, valószínűtlen, szokatlan, nem tipikus
B1
1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] is unlikely [to do something]
It’s unlikely that we’ll finish the project on time.
Nem valószínű, hogy határidőre befejezzük a projektet.
She’s an unlikely candidate for the job given her lack of experience.
Tapasztalatlansága miatt nem tűnik esélyes jelöltnek az állásra.
Rain is unlikely tomorrow according to the forecast.
The team’s victory seemed unlikely after their poor start.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
It is unlikely that it will rain today.
Nem valószínű, hogy ma esni fog.
He is unlikely to come to the party.
Nem valószínű, hogy eljön a partira.
It is unlikely we will win the game.
She is unlikely to call tonight.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unlikely' with 'impossible'; 'unlikely' means it could happen, but probably won't.
பொருள்
Not likely to happen
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
highly unlikely
|seems unlikely
|considered unlikely
|extremely unlikely
இணைச்சொற்கள்
improbable (Slightly more formal; often used in written or academic contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
likely (Indicates a high chance of something happening, opposite of 'unlikely'.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
probability
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Probably will not happen or is not true.
Not having a high chance of occurring or being true.
B2
2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
an unlikely [choice/candidate/hero/etc.]
He was an unlikely hero, but he saved the day.
Nem tipikus hős volt, de végül megmentette a helyzetet.
The small town was an unlikely setting for such a big event.
A kisváros szokatlan helyszín volt egy ilyen nagy eseményhez.
She proved to be an unlikely friend in my time of need.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
He is an unlikely leader.
Ő nem tipikus vezető.
This is an unlikely place for a party.
Ez szokatlan hely egy bulihoz.
She is an unlikely friend for him.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this sense with probability; here it refers to suitability or expectedness, not chance.
பொருள்
Unexpected or unsuitable choice
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
unlikely hero
|unlikely setting
|unlikely pair
இணைச்சொற்கள்
unexpected (Focuses more on the element of surprise rather than suitability.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
expected (Something that fits what people think will happen or be chosen.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
appearance
|character
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Not the type of person or thing you would expect for something.
Not seeming appropriate, natural, or expected in a particular context.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
unlikely
IPA
GB/ʌnlˈaɪkli/
US/ʌnlˈaɪkli/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
un - likely (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (likely)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: unlikely
- Comparative: unlikelier
- Superlative: unlikeliest
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
unlikelier
adjective
unlikeliest
adjective
Core family
likely
adjective B1
likelihood
noun B2
சொற்றொடர்கள்
an unlikely story
1/ən ʌnlˈaɪkli stˈɔɹi/
fixed phrase
A story that seems untrue
A story that sounds like it is not true.
உதாரணங்கள்
- He told me an unlikely story about meeting the president by accident.
- That’s an unlikely story—I don’t believe it happened.
make it unlikely
1/mˈeɪk ˈɪt ʌnlˈaɪkli/
fixed phrase
Cause low probability
To cause something to probably not happen.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The injury will make it unlikely for him to play again this season.
- Bad weather could make it unlikely that the flight will leave on time.
not unlikely
1/nˈɑt ʌnlˈaɪkli/
fixed phrase
Quite possible or probable
Has a fair chance of happening; possible.
உதாரணங்கள்
- It’s not unlikely that prices will rise soon.
- Given the weather, it’s not unlikely that the match will be canceled.