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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The Equity Punks will likely get nothing, although many joined the Brewdog revolution not to make a profit, but to become part of a club with benefits.

From BBC

The simple equation is that the longer the Strait of Hormuz is “impassable,” the higher prices are likely to go, said Michael Brown, senior research strategist at Pepperstone.

From MarketWatch

In a AAA survey of U.S. adults last year, only 16% said they were either “very likely” or “likely” to buy an EV as their next car, the lowest percentage in six years.

From MarketWatch

But while Space Mountain tops off at about 32 mph, it likely still has Galacticoaster beat in the intensity factor due to its lift hill, sudden dips, jolting turns and near pitch-black darkness.

From Los Angeles Times

It will take several more weeks to come up with a cohesive plan and it will likely include several venues, “but we will have a season,” Davidson said.

From Los Angeles Times

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