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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’.
Synonyms
probably
possibly
presumably
apparently
seemingly
conceivably
maybe
doubtless
likelyadjective
likelier
Comp.
likeliest
Super.
UK
/ˈlaɪkli/
US
/ˈlaɪkli/
It is likely that it will rain tomorrow.
Вероятно, завтра пойдет дождь.
A likely outcome of the meeting is a compromise.
Возможный исход встречи - это компромисс.
Additional translations
правдоподобный
ожидаемый
предполагаемый
Synonyms
probable
expected
possible
foreseeable
apparent
presumable
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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