unlikely
unlikely
not likely to happen or be true
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unlikely with English translation
unlikely usage examples
It is unlikely that the shop will open today.
Маловероятно, что магазин откроется сегодня.
That story sounds unlikely to me.
Эта история кажется мне маловероятной.
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How to pronounce unlikely and what this word means
unlikely means unlikely. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce unlikely
/ʌnˈlaɪkli/
unlikely translation
unlikely
unlikely examples
It is unlikely that the shop will open today.
unlikely transcription
/ʌnˈlaɪkli/, /ʌnˈlaɪkli/
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unlikely meaning: what does it mean?
not likely to happen or be true
unlikely pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
unlikely is pronounced as /ʌnˈlaɪkli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
unlikely definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
It is unlikely that the shop will open today. Translation: Маловероятно, что магазин откроется сегодня.
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