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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But given the lack of profit incentives and regulatory and contractual hurdles, it is likely that the decision would be based on a high-cost rather than low-cost scenario.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here are three other matters to watch that likely aren’t on your list.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is likely, therefore, that January will be a defining period.

From BBC

He is likely to be asked about the issue by the media in the new year, at his next tournament which may be the Dubai Invitational starting on 15 January.

From BBC

Though Wood has been selling Tesla stock lately, Barron’s argued recently that the moves were small and likely reflected portfolio management actions, rather than a call on the shares.

From Barron's

likely

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