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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However, with exports likely to remain a strong growth driver this year amid expected tepid domestic demand, Citi economists said rate cuts might not happen soon.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ruth Gregory, deputy chief economist at Capital Economics, said the fall in construction was probably due to "unseasonably wet weather" and was likely to rebound in December.

From BBC

For someone like Johnson, switching industries would likely require an initial step back, moneywise.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Somalia is also likely to rally partners such as Turkey and Saudi Arabia in support of its position," he adds.

From BBC

The Atlanta Fed now pegs real U.S. gross domestic product growth above 5% for the fourth quarter, according to its GDP Now model, likely reflecting a decline in the U.S. trade deficit, Smart notes.

From Barron's

likely

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