likely
/ˈlaɪkli/adjective, adverb2 syllables
Likely means: has a good chance of being the case or of coming about.
Synonyms for likely15
adjective, as in has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
adjective, as in expected to become or be; in prospect
adjective, as in within the realm of credibility
adverb, as in with considerable certainty; without much doubt
also used for likely
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Opposites of likely
What does likely mean?4
adjective
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about“these services are likely to be available to us all before long”
expected to become or be; in prospect“potential clients”
within the realm of credibility“not a very likely excuse”
adverb
with considerable certainty; without much doubt“He is probably out of the country”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with likely?1
three syllables
Likely in a sentence
- In fact, the opposite is more likely to occur.CM
- Judging from the look of the sky, it is likely to rain.mamat
- According to the weather forecast, the typhoon is likely to approach the coast.CK
- She's likely to refuse to follow his advice, because she doesn't like him.CK
- Mostly likely, he's come back from the workshop.FeuDRenais
- It's likely to get cold tonight, so you may need an extra blanket.CK
- If you do your best, you're likely to succeed.CK
- The longer the sentence, the more likely it is to be unique.xrchz
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Forms of likely
as a adjective
- comparative
- likelier
- superlative
- likeliest
as a adverb
- comparative
- likelier
- superlative
- likeliest