Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

almost-certain

adjective

/ˈɔːl.mostˈsɜː.tən/

Definition

Very likely to happen but not completely guaranteed.

Examples

The event is almost-certain to take place next week.
With the weather forecast predicting clear skies, it seems almost-certain that we can have a picnic.
He is almost-certain to win the competition based on his past performances.

Meaning

The term ‘almost-certain’ refers to a situation or outcome that has a high probability of occurring, but there remains a slight chance that it may not happen.