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Likely

/ˈlaɪkli/

Something or somebody considered likely.

📖 Definitions of "Likely"

noun
  1. 1

    Something or somebody considered likely.

adjective
  1. 1

    Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring

    "Rain is likely later this afternoon."

  2. 2

    (as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable

    "He is likely to succeed at anything he tries."

  3. 3

    Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential

    "Jones is a likely candidate for management."

  4. 4

    Plausible; within the realm of credibility

    "not a very likely excuse."

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