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likely

UK
/ˈlaɪkli/
US
/ˈlaɪkli/

Translations

likelyadverb
UK
/ˈlaɪk.li/
US
/ˈlaɪk.li/
Used predominantly in North American English with the meaning ‘probably’.
They'll likely arrive after dark.
Ils arriveront probablement après la tombée de la nuit.
Synonyms
seemingly
conceivably
maybe
doubtless
probably
possibly
presumably
apparently
likelyadjective
likelier
Comp.
likeliest
Super.
UK
/ˈlaɪkli/
US
/ˈlaɪkli/
prometteurS'emploie pour une personne ou une chose qui a de bonnes chances de réussir.
She is a likely candidate for the job.
C'est une candidate prometteuse pour ce poste.
It is likely that it will rain tomorrow.
Il est probable qu'il pleuvra demain.
Additional translations
plausible
Synonyms
presumable
apparent
foreseeable
possible
expected
probable
plausible
Antonyms
unlikely

Definitions

likelyadverb
With a high degree of probability; probably.
They'll likely arrive after dark.
likelyadjective
Having a high probability of occurring or being true.
It is likely that it will rain tomorrow.
Seeming to be true or real; plausible.
The explanation he gave sounded likely.
Suitable or promising; having qualities that make success probable.
She is a likely candidate for the job.
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