likely

[lahyk-lee] / ˈlaɪk li /

ADJECTIVE

probable, apt, hopeful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable expected fair feasible inclined possible prone reasonable

WEAK

achievable anticipated assuring attainable believeable conceivable conjecturable credible destined disposed favorite given to imaginable in favor of in the cards in the habit of inferable liable odds-on on the verge of ostensible plausible practicable predisposed presumable promising rational seeming subject to supposable tending thinkable true up-and-coming verisimilar workable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impossible unlikely unreasonable

WEAK

implausible inapt unforeseeable

ADVERB

probably

Synonyms

STRONGEST

presumably

WEAK

assumably doubtless doubtlessly in all likelihood in all probability like as not most likely no doubt presumptively prima facie seemingly to all appearances

Antonyms

WEAK

improbably unlikely

Example Sentences

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Some folks might cite being hard-working or handy, but most people would likely circle around concepts of well-being and strong values.

From Salon

“Someone who’s trying to discover themselves and seems a bit all over the place” isn’t as likely to make a strong impression, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Important data releases and earnings will likely “become the markets’ focus in terms of what’s going on with the consumer,” said Altaf Kassam, Europe head of investment strategy and research at State Street Investment Management.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though it’s expected to start drizzling overnight, Angelenos likely won’t see heavy rainfall until late Monday afternoon, with showers predicted through the evening.

From Los Angeles Times

The number of workers who are likely to lose their jobs is expected to be much lower, but could still be significant.

From Los Angeles Times

likely

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