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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Bulgaria has held seven elections in the past four years - an eighth looks likely early next year.

From BBC

Yet like George, I am more likely to dwell on my mistakes.

From Barron's

The laws of financial physics will likely slow Korean stocks down in 2026.

From Barron's

But given the lack of profit incentives and regulatory and contractual hurdles, it is likely that the decision would be based on a high-cost rather than low-cost scenario.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here are three other matters to watch that likely aren’t on your list.

From The Wall Street Journal

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