ALL meanings of likely
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L l - noun likely Likely in the senses “probably destined” and “probably” is often preceded by a qualifying word like very, more, or quite: The board is very likely to turn down the request. The new system will quite likely increase profits. However, despite statements to the contrary in some usage guides, likely in these senses is standard without such a qualifier in all varieties of English: It will likely be a bitter debate. The shipment will likely arrive on Thursday. See also apt, liable. 1
- noun likely Such as well might happen or be true; probable. 1
- adjective likely probable 1
- adjective likely expected 1
- adverb likely probably 1
- adjective likely credible 1
- adjective likely probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen. 1
- adjective likely promising 1
- adjective likely seeming like truth, fact, or certainty; reasonably to be believed or expected; believable: a likely story. 1
- adjective likely seeming to fulfill requirements or expectations; apparently suitable: a likely place for a restaurant. 1
- adjective likely showing promise of achievement or excellence; promising: a fine, likely young man. 1
- adverb likely probably: We will likely stay home this evening. 1
- noun likely Something or somebody considered likely. 0
- adjective likely probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring. 0
- adjective likely appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential. 0
- adjective likely plausible; Within the realm of credibility. 0
- adjective likely promising; Apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome. 0
- adjective likely attractive; pleasant. 0
- adjective likely (as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined. 0
- adjective likely (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Similar; like; alike. 0
- adverb likely (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Similarly. 0
- adverb likely Probably. 0
- adjective likely You use likely to indicate that something is probably the case or will probably happen in a particular situation. 0
- adjective likely Likely is also an adverb. 0
- adjective likely If someone or something is likely to do a particular thing, they will very probably do it. 0
- adjective likely A likely person, place, or thing is one that will probably be suitable for a particular purpose. 0
- adjective likely tending or inclined; apt 0
- adjective likely believable or feasible; plausible 0
- adjective likely appropriate for a purpose or activity 0
- adjective likely having good possibilities of success 0
- adjective likely attractive, agreeable, or enjoyable 0
- adverb likely probably or presumably 0
- adjective likely apparently true to the facts; credible; probable 0
- adjective likely seeming as if it would happen or might happen; reasonably to be expected; apparently destined 0
- adjective likely such as will probably be satisfactory or rewarding; suitable 0
- adjective likely having good prospects; promising 0
- adjective likely attractive; agreeable 0