likely

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likely

It is likely to rain this afternoon.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Probable; expected to happen or be true: Used to indicate a high probability or strong possibility that something is true or will occur.
    • Suitable or promising: Used to describe something or someone that appears appropriate for a purpose or seems to have potential for success.

  2. Adverb:

    • Probably; in all probability: Used to express that something is very probable or almost certain.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • A likely result of the policy change is increased public spending.
    • He is a likely candidate for the promotion.
    • This seems a likely spot for a picnic.

  • Adverb:

    • She will likely arrive before noon.
    • They are likely to agree with our proposal.
Advanced Usage
  • "As likely as not": With an equal chance of happening or not happening; probably.
    • As likely as not, the meeting will be postponed.
  • "Not likely!": An informal exclamation expressing strong doubt or refusal.
    • "Will you help him move?" "Not likely! He never helps me."
Variants and Related Words
  • Likelihood (n): The state of being probable; probability.
    • There is a high likelihood of success.
  • Unlikely (adj): Not likely; improbable.
    • An unlikely explanation.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Probable, plausible, expected, anticipated, promising.
  • Adverb: Probably, presumably, doubtless, in all likelihood.
Related Phrases
  • More than likely: Very probably.
    • It's more than likely that the flight will be delayed.
  • In all likelihood: Almost certainly.
    • In all likelihood, we will finish on time.
likely

It is likely to rain this afternoon.

Adjective
  1. within the realm of credibility
    • not a very likely excuse
  2. expected to become or be; in prospect
    • potential clients
  3. likely but not certain to be or become true or real
    • a likely result
    • he foresaw a probable loss
  4. has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
    • these services are likely to be available to us all before long
    • she is likely to forget
    • a likely place for a restaurant
    • the broken limb is likely to fall
    • rain is likely
    • a likely topic for investigation
    • likely candidates for the job
Adverb
  1. with considerable certainty; without much doubt
    • He is probably out of the country
    • in all likelihood we are headed for war

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