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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Given all the extra money likely to come into defense companies, how could their stock prices not beat the market?

From The Wall Street Journal

Although the fallout for energy markets and global economies will be extensive, investors should carefully assess the likely magnitude of the conflict’s impact before rushing to buy any dips.

From Barron's

If crude climbs and stays elevated, gasoline prices will likely follow.

From Barron's

The technology is likely to lead to breakthroughs in health, material science, longevity and other realms, he has said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Middle Eastern economies will likely suffer the most damage.

From The Wall Street Journal

likely

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