not likely

phrase

: probably not
"Will she get the job?" "Not likely."

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In addition, a recent visual inspection revealed damage throughout the pool, including in the middle — where prosecutors say a vandal would not likely have attempted to peel the lining. — Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 Several types of Rohto-brand eye drops were recalled under a class II FDA categorization, meaning the products may cause temporary effects but are not likely to result in serious health complications. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The truth is that adults are not likely to retain a majority of new knowledge within 24 hours of learning it. — Cuong Nguyen Cao, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 And that’s not likely to change anytime soon, because the ecommerce giant is now gutting its in-house AI labs, Bloomberg reports. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for not likely

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“Not likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20likely. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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