Use be likely to + base verb when something will probably happen. You can compare with more / less likely to.
subject+ be likely to+ base verb
- It is likely to rain this evening.
- Cats are more likely to sleep during the day.
- He is likely win the race.
- He is likely to win the race.
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They are to forget.
less likely Use less likely to for a lower probability.
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It is likely rain this evening.
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He win.
is likely to Be likely to + base verb.
Be bound to and be sure to
NewUse be bound to, be sure to or be certain to + base verb when you are sure something will happen.
subject+ be bound / sure to+ base verb
- You are bound to enjoy the trip.
- She is sure to pass the exam.
- You are bound enjoy the trip.
- You are bound to enjoy the trip.
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He is to be late again.
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They are certain win.
to Certain to + base verb.
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He is bound to getting lost.
Use be meant to + base verb for how something should be, or for a plan. Was meant to often means that it did not happen.
subject+ be meant to+ base verb
- This room is meant to be quiet.
- I was meant to call her yesterday.
- I was meant calling her yesterday.
- I was meant to call her yesterday.
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This room is meant be quiet.
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The app meant to save time.
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We were meant at six, but we were late.
to arrive Meant to + base verb.
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She was meant finishing the report today.
Be obliged to and be forced to
NewUse be obliged to or be forced to + base verb when someone has to do something because of rules or circumstances, not by choice.
subject+ be obliged / forced to+ base verb
- Visitors are obliged to sign in.
- He was forced to sell his car.
- He was forced selling his car.
- He was forced to sell his car.
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He was forced to his car.
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They were obliged paying a fine.
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We were to cancel the trip.
forced Be forced to uses the participle forced.