Definition of "likely"
- adjective
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 credibility.
Promising; Apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome.
Attractive; pleasant.
Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined.
- adverb
Similarly.
Probably.
- noun
Something or somebody considered likely.
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