There is very little probability of an agreement being reached.
Source: tatoeba (19244)
Probability
/ˌpɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/
Synonyms for "probability" (218 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (44)
Noun(8 words)
a thing foraccidentalityactuarial calculationactuarial predictionadventitiousnessaffinityaftertimeafteryearsanticipationapocalypseaptitudeaptnessbare possibilitybentbest betbiasbreakbreaksby-and-bycast
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Strong matches (65)
diathesisdispositiondistant futureeagernesseven chanceeventualityexpectancyexpectationfatefavorable prospectfeeling forflip of a coinflukinessforebodingforecastforecastingforeshowingforesightforetellingfortuitousness
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fortuityfortuneforward lookfuturefuture tensefuturismfuturitygamblegood chancegood fortunegood luckgood opportunitygood possibilityguessworkhaphappenstancehappy chanceheedless haphereafterhopehow they fallimmediate futureimmediate prospectimminenceimprobabilityinclinationindeterminacyindeterminatenessinstinctlaw of averagesleaningliabilityliablenesslikelihoodlikelinesslikinglotluckmain chance
Noun(6 words)
Related words (109)
mananamoiranear futureobligationoddsodds-onodds-on chanceoff chanceoffingomenopportunityoutlookoutside chanceoutside hopepenchantpossibilitypossiblenessposterioritypotentialpotentiality
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predictionpredilectionpredispositionprefigurationprefigurementprefiguringprejudicepresagepresagingpresentimentpreshowingpresignifyingpresumptionprinciple of indeterminacyproblematicnessproclivityprognosisprognosticationprojectpromisepronenesspropensityprophecyprophesyingprospectprospectusrandom samplereadinessrelianceremote possibilityriskrun of lucksensitivity toserendipitysmall hopesoft spotsoothsayspeculationsporting chancestatistical predictionstatistical probabilitysure betsure thingsusceptibilitytendencythe attainablethe breaksthe feasiblethe futurethe morrowthe possiblethe sweet by-and-bytheory of probabilitythinkabilitythinkablenessthoughttime aheadtime just aheadtime to cometomorrowtropismturntwistunastonishmentuncertaintyuncertainty principlevaticinationvirtualitywarpweaknesswell-grounded hopewhat is possiblewhat may bewhat might bewhatever comeswillingness
Noun(11 words)
mathematical measuremeasuremost probablyprprobability measureprobablenessprobalitypropensitiesprospectrisk ofsureness
Adjective(1 words)
swedish risk
Determiner(1 words)
the odds
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: chance, likelihood, a thing for, accidentality, actuarial calculation.
- Sentence evidence is available for probability, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "probability".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "probability"
Keep "probability" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "probability" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "probability", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "probability" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
7 entriesconditional probabilitycredence leveljoint probabilitylikelihoodmarginal probabilityposterior probabilityprior probability
Collocations
6 entriesconditional probabilityposterior probabilityprior probabilityprobability densityprobability distributionprobability space
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
18 total sentences available.
In all probability, the cabinet will fall.
Source: tatoeba (40592)
In all probability, the money will not be paid.
Source: tatoeba (40593)
The probability of this chain of events is one in two million flights - about once every two months at current levels of air traffic.
Source: tatoeba (60277)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "probability"?
Closest matches include chance, likelihood, a thing for, accidentality, actuarial calculation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "probability"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.