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likely vs in all likelihood

in all likelihood vs likely

likely is an adjective but in all likelihood is not an adjective.

likely and in all likelihood both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
likely No Yes No Yes
in all likelihood No No No Yes
As adverbs, likely and in all likelihood are synonyms defined as:
  • likely and in all likelihood: with considerable certainty; without much doubt
Other synonyms of likely include belike, in all probability, probably.
likely (adjective) in all likelihood (adjective)
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
within the realm of credibility
expected to become or be; in prospect
likely (adverb) in all likelihood (adverb)
with considerable certainty; without much doubt with considerable certainty; without much doubt
Difference between likely and in all likelihood

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