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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While a wider trade deal might take time to conclude, there are some straight wins in the energy sector that the two sides will most likely announce.

From BBC

Initially, analysts say it is likely that people who currently pay for both services could get a cheaper overall deal.

From BBC

If refunds are issued, companies aren’t likely to pass those savings along to consumers.

From Barron's

But that hasn’t happened this year, outside of a few sectors like energy and healthcare, and those cases likely reflect most or all of the bad news.

From Barron's

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