Meaning & Definition of Likely in English
English⟶
Likely
/laɪkli/
adjective
1. 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 for the job"
synonym:
- likely
2. Likely but not certain to be or become true or real
- "A likely result"
- "He foresaw a probable loss"
synonym:
- probable,
- likely
3. Expected to become or be
- In prospect
- "Potential clients"
synonym:
- likely,
- potential
4. Within the realm of credibility
- "Not a very likely excuse"
synonym:
- likely
adverb
1. With considerable certainty
- Without much doubt
- "He is probably out of the country"
- "In all likelihood we are headed for war"
synonym:
- probably,
- likely,
- in all likelihood,
- in all probability,
- belike
Examples of using
Who's more likely to remember the circumstances of when this photo was taken?
The soul of such a man is likely as tender as silk.
Tom is likely to pass today's exam.