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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Martins agrees: "It is likely only a fraction of the actual ants being traded that are being detected, so one can only guess at the scale for now."

From BBC

Names like Filip Hrgovic represent a significant leap - opponents unlikely to be blown away early and more likely to ask serious questions.

From BBC

Monday’s game will likely not have the same drama.

From Los Angeles Times

"I will more than likely play again, it's not a career-ender," he said.

From BBC

With the battle to qualify for Europe looking likely to go down to the wire, Russo has hit her league goalscoring stride at the perfect time.

From BBC

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