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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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Researchers analyzed how these glaciers work, what conditions lead to surges, and where they are most likely to occur.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Mandelson, as with any official whose work is likely to involve having access to top secret material, underwent a process called Developed Vetting during his appointment process.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The most likely result is that Congress will appropriate the annual shortfall in both programs, requiring the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Demand will likely increase as stores deplete, but the appetite for cocoa may wane if substitutes or lab-grown beans gain traction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It is likely that Maggie, Kate, and Mother Fox were present also, along with other guests.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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