Definitions

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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Berkshire likely will release its U.S.-listed equity holdings in a quarterly 13-F filing after the close of trading on Feb. 17.

From Barron's

And the S&P 500 is still likely to end lower on the week.

From Barron's

Telling applicants that they were being evaluated likely heightened their anxiety and maybe even soured them on the loan, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

So far, the international aid to Cuba will likely make little difference in alleviating the economic pain, economists say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Team GB have a structured pay scale for athletes depending on their status and how likely they are to win a medal at events such as the summer or winter Olympics and Paralympics.

From BBC

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