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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"We have entered a new field of research here, uncharted territory where many exciting discoveries are likely to be made," says Varykhalov.

From Science Daily

Examination of their brain tissue showed that their CD8+ T cells were much more likely to be infected by the parasite.

From Science Daily

Saka is one of the best wingers in the world, even if his numbers are down from what you would likely expect from him so far this season.

From BBC

While interim authorities have moved to ease some restrictions on private investment, Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged, before a Senate Committee last month, that additional reforms would likely be needed to attract significant investments.

From MarketWatch

Against that backdrop, the conditions outlined in the wargame actually make a successful Russian operation in the Baltics appear even less likely.

From The Wall Street Journal

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