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

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Shutdown-related methodological challenges and late price data collection in November likely skewed the overall picture.

From Barron's

And while the team is exploring domestic manufacturing options, it has yet to take the plunge because it will likely be more expensive.

From Barron's

“That style of financial hit would be the most likely event to lead to a change in their spending patterns,” said Knightley.

From Barron's

Warsh is often perceived as more likely to be independent than Hassett based on his voting history at the Fed and his writings and public statements about the institution.

From Barron's

The holidays bring good cheer — an opportunity to reflect but also, most likely, the anxiety of family.

From Los Angeles Times

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