that is very likely to happen or to prove correct
likely to happen
Cases of word usage
1) to form a picture or idea of (something) in the mind; to think of (something) as probable (imagine)
2) situated in the exterior area of; situated along the outer edge of; not likely or probable (outside)
3) a forecast of the probable course of a disease or illness (prognosis)
4) probable or possible (prospective)
5) a probable change (to another condition or activity) (tendency)
6) a person who is considered the poorest, weakest, the probable loser in a competition etc (underdog)