Grammar fix
strong possibility
likely
used to say that something is very likely to happen or be true.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- There's a strong possibility that it will rain tomorrow, so don't forget your umbrella.daily life
- In my opinion, there is a strong possibility that more people will work from home in the future because of advances in technology.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: strong possibility (that) + clause / of + noun/gerund
WrongThere is a strong possibility to rain.
RightThere's a strong possibility of rain / that it'll rain.
A possibility OF something / THAT it will happen, not 'to'.
Patternstrong possibility (that) + clause / of + noun/gerund
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
Natural; 'a considerable likelihood of occurring' is stiff.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
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Don't confuse it
'Strong possibility' is stronger than 'slight possibility' or 'small chance.'