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Orientguest Posted 15 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

"This is unlikely to happen."

Does it mean "I'm sure it won't happen" or "I'm not sure it will happen"?

Is it the same as "This is not likely to happen"?
  

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Hi, Does it mean "I'm sure it won't happen" or "I'm not sure it will happen"? It means 'I think it won't happen'. Is it the same as "This is not likely to happen"?

— Clive

  • Hi, Does it mean "I'm sure it won't happen" or "I'm not sure it will happen"?
  • It means 'I think it won't happen'.
  • Is it the same as "This is not likely to happen"?
  • Broadly speaking, yes.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Does it mean "I'm sure it won't happen" or "I'm not sure it will happen"?

It means 'I think it won't happen'.

Is it the same as "This is not likely to happen"? Broadly speaking, yes.

Clive
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"This is unlikely to happen."

orientguestDoes it mean "I'm sure it won't happen"
No.
orientguest or "I'm not sure it will happen"?
No.
orientguestIs it the same as "This
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I agree both of you and greeting from Turkey

Çare Sarigül

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