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likely::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | probable |
| Derivation | likeliness |
a likely result.
likely::adverb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | belike, in all likelihood, in all probability, probably |
likely::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | potential |
| Derivation | likeliness |
likely::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | likeliness |
these services are likely to be available to us all before long.
she is likely to forget.
a likely place for a restaurant.
the broken limb is likely to fall.
rain is likely.
a likely topic for investigation.
likely candidates for the job.
likely::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|
not a very likely excuse.
Examples of likely
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For those negotiations to succeed, Republicans likely would have to be included.
From the dailyherald.com
They'll likely receive a more detailed redevelopment plan in the next few weeks.
From the stltoday.com
He said he'd likely solicit advice from other kickers who have played in a dome.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Visit a local humane society and you are likely to find more than cats and dogs.
From the news-journalonline.com
When the second installment opens next summer, it's likely to rake in even more.
From the forbes.com
Puyallup City Council will begin to look at the draft plan likely in early 2012.
From the thenewstribune.com
Economists will watch that index closely to see if hiring is likely to continue.
From the thenewstribune.com
The likely Republican presidential candidates include guys named Haley and Newt.
From the omaha.com
That makes the Fed more likely to raise interest rates to keep inflation at bay.
From the usatoday.com
- Has a good chance of being the case or of coming about; "these services are likely to be available to us all before long"; "she is likely to forget"; "a likely place for a restaurant"; "the broken limb is likely to fall"; "rain is likely"; "a likely topic for investigation"; "likely candidates ...
- Probably: with considerable certainty; without much doubt; "He is probably out of the country"; "in all likelihood we are headed for war"
- Probable: likely but not certain to be or become true or real; "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"
- Expected to become or be; in prospect; "potential clients"
- Within the realm of credibility; "not a very likely excuse"
- (likeliness) likelihood: the probability of a specified outcome
- Something or somebody considered likely; probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring; probable; Possessing or displaying the qualities or characteristics that make something probable; appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential; plausible; Within the realm of ...
- In probability of precipitation statements, the equivalent of a 60 or 70 percent chance.
- A term used to describe a slave as valuable
