LIKELY
/ˈlaɪkli/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 14
Definition
- adverb with considerable certainty.
— synonyms: probably, in_all_likelihood, in_all_probability, belike
- adjective has a good chance of being the case or of coming about.
- adjective likely but not certain to be or become true or real.
— synonyms: probable
- adjective expected to become or be.
— synonyms: potential
- adjective within the realm of credibility.
Examples
- “Rain is likely later this afternoon.”
- “He is likely to succeed at anything he tries.”
- “Jones is a likely candidate for management.”
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