Likelihood
Likelihood noun - The quality or state of being likely to occur.
Option and likelihood are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Option" instead a noun "Likelihood".
Option
Option noun - Something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment.
Likelihood and option are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Likelihood" instead a noun "Option".
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The treatment options for diseases usually have an option that increases the likelihood of death for the patient.
Source: Press X to Die - Though some Warden/Mistress fans cried foul after the episode, it spawned fans who began to pair Mistress off with the new option (even though in all likelihood, it'd be one-sided on her part).
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The accessory has no way to display the power or species of the Pokémon, it defaults to your weakest Pokéball type with no option to switch or use berries, and there's no option for trick throws, which all adds up to a greater likelihood of wasted Pokéballs.
Source: Video Game / Pokémon Go
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Option and Likelihood. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/likelihood/option
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Option or Likelihood. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/likelihood/option.
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