Look set & look likely
Is there a difference in meaning between "to look likely to do something" and "to look set to do something"?
If so, when should I use each of them?
Would you please give me a few examples?
Thank you.
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They're roughly similar in meaning, but "set to" has a more immediate sense, for example: Several days before the party: "Bob's (the woman's ex) going to be at the party, so you shouldn't go. " At the party: "I told you you shouldn't come to the party. "
- They're roughly similar in meaning, but "set to" has a more immediate sense, for example: Several days before the party: "Bob's (the woman's ex) going to be at the party, so you shouldn't go.
- " At the party: "I told you you shouldn't come to the party.
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They're roughly similar in meaning, but "set to" has a more immediate sense, for example:
Several days before the party: "Bob's (the woman's ex) going to be at the party, so you shouldn't go. I just mentioned his name, and you look like you're likely to explode if you see him."
At the party: "I told you you shouldn't come to the party. There's Bob over there, and you
0I don't disagree with what's been said already, but I see a nuance as follows.
You look likely to do something. You look like there's a strong possibility that you'll do it.
You look set to do something. You look ready to do it.
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