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all-but-certain

 

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All-But-Certain

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Almost certain, highly likely

Usage:

  1. She is all-but-certain to win the competition with her extraordinary talent.
  2. The test results indicate that the patient is all-but-certain to develop a cold.
  3. With the evidence collected, the detective is all-but-certain that he has found the culprit.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: Virtually certain, very likely

Usage:

  1. The project is all-but-certain to be completed before the deadline.
  2. After years of practice, she is all-but-certain to hit a home run in every game.
  3. By diligently studying, he is all-but-certain to get excellent grades in the upcoming exams.

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense: Nearly certain, on the verge of being confirmed

Usage:

  1. The rumors about their breakup are all-but-certain as they have not been seen together for months.
  2. The company's financial troubles are all-but-certain after the recent stock market crash.
  3. Based on the leaked information, the launch of the new smartphone is all-but-certain to happen next week.

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