Most unlikely & very unlikely
What is the difference between "most unlikely" and "very unlikely"?
Would you please explain that difference with some examples?
Also, are there any cases in which the two may be used interchangeably?
Thank you.
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teal lime What is the difference between "most unlikely" and "very unlikely"? "most unlikely" can be used in two ways: with "most" as a superlative or as an intensifier. In the former case the meaning is clearly different from that of "very unlikely", so I imagine you are talking about the latter case.
- teal lime What is the difference between "most unlikely" and "very unlikely"?
- "most unlikely" can be used in two ways: with "most" as a superlative or as an intensifier.
- In the former case the meaning is clearly different from that of "very unlikely", so I imagine you are talking about the latter case.
- As an intensifier, "most" means broadly the same as "very", with slightly different "feel".
- Different people may have different perceptions about whether or not "most unlikely" and "very unlikely" express exactly the same degree of unlikelihood.
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teal limeWhat is the difference between "most unlikely" and "very unlikely"?
"most unlikely" can be used in two ways: with "most" as a superlative or as an intensifier. In the former case the meaning is clearly different from that of "very unlikely", so I imagine you are talking about the latter case. As an intensifier, "most" means broadly the same as "ver
0teal lime "most unlikely"
Of all the possibilities, this one has the lowest probability of happening.
teal lime"very unlikely"?
Of all the possibilities, this one is among those with low probabilities of happening.
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