Dictionary
like•li•hood
Pronunciation: (līk'lē-hood"), [key]—
n.
1. the state of being likely or probable; probability.
2. a probability or chance of something:
There is a strong likelihood of his being elected.
3. Archaic.indication of a favorable end; promise.
Also,like'li•ness.Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.