Likely
Word | LIKELY |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | like ly |
Pronunciations | /ˈlaɪkli/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Likely"
What do we mean by likely?
Possessing or displaying the qualities or characteristics that make something probable. adjective
Within the realm of credibility; plausible. adjective
Apparently appropriate or suitable. adjective
Apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome; promising. adjective
Attractive; pleasant. adjective
Probably. adverb
Probably; as may reasonably be supposed.
Similar; congenial; kindred.
That may be suitable; preferred for a particular reason or purpose; fit or adapted, or giving promise of being so: as, a likely subject for satire.
Having likeness to truth; that seems or that may be true; credible; probable: as, a likely story.
Hence Within the limits of probability; having a tendency; so situated or constituted that he or it will probably be or do something indicated: followed by an infinitive.
Liable to happen or come about; in prospect or expectation.
Such as may be liked; likable; pleasing; agreeable; commendable; promising; good.
Synonyms Apt, Likely, etc. See apt.
Worthy of belief; probable; credible. adjective
Having probability; having or giving reason to expect; -- followed by the infinitive. adjective
Similar; like; alike. adjective
Such as suits; good-looking; pleasing; agreeable; handsome. adjective
Having such qualities as make success probable; well adapted to the place; promising adjective
Improbable; unlikely; -- used ironically. adjective
Something or somebody considered likely.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Likely
- Synonyms for likely
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The word "likely" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Likely
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