chances are
Odds favor it
Chances are introduces a statement about what is likely or probable: Chances are she's already heard the news.
The phrase functions as a softened prediction—not certainty, but reasonable expectation based on circumstances.
If he's not answering, chances are he's asleep.
- likelyHaving good odds
- likelihoodChance something will occur
- perhapsExpressing uncertainty
- probableLikely to occur
- looks likeAppears to be
presumably · safe bet · betting odds · maybe · expectation · hope · odds · prediction · possibly · presumption · supposition · forecast · guess · educated guess · doubtless · risk · promising · conjecture
chances arenot likely
Expressing strong doubt
fat chance · slim chance · unlikely · long shot · against the odds
chances aredefinitely
With complete certainty
certainly · without a doubt · for certain · undoubtedly · absolutely
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