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Synonym Posted 15 years ago
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Likely

I am sure you likely have noticed...

I am sure you would likely have noticed....

I am sure you must have noticed...

Please explain the difference between the above sentences.
  

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'Sure' and 'likely' go together very uncomfortably if at all - it must be one or the other: I'm sure you've noticed... You've likely noticed... You've probably noticed...

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Sure' and 'likely' go together very uncomfortably if at all - it must be one or the other: I'm sure you've noticed...
  • You've likely noticed...
  • You've probably noticed...
  • You must have noticed...
  • You may have noticed..
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'Sure' and 'likely' go together very uncomfortably if at all - it must be one or the other:

I'm sure you've noticed...

You've likely noticed...

You've probably noticed...

You must have noticed...

You may have noticed..

You might have noticed...

You couldn't have failed to notice..

These (and probably more) all express varying
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