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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This is a tough position for your friend, and one many Americans are likely experiencing.

From MarketWatch

But actual production is likely to undershoot because of the “lack of actual production capabilities,” according to a note from RBC Capital Markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Bank recently said further cuts to borrowing costs are likely this year with another cut widely expected later this month, but if the oil price continues to rise is this now less likely?

From BBC

Prices are likely to remain volatile in the days ahead.

From Barron's

While missile strikes across the region are set to cause travel disruption, the rise in fuel prices is likely to be the bigger concern when it comes to the largest U.S. airlines and cruise operators.

From Barron's

likely

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