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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.

Stiff There exists a considerable likelihood of this occurring.

Natural There's a strong possibility it'll happen.

Natural; 'a considerable likelihood of occurring' is stiff.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • a strong possibility
    ofthatthere'sdistinct

Don't confuse it

'Strong possibility' is stronger than 'slight possibility' or 'small chance.'

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