2 Metaphors for likely

Women are at present far less likely than men to possess a sound intelligence and a habit of correct judgment.

It is notorious, with regard to pastrycooks, confectioners, and such persons, that they do not consume moreif so muchof their commodities as others; and certainly persons so situated as the thousand and ten abovementioned are much less likely than others to commit any excess in regard to the articles in question.

2 Metaphors for  likely