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Likely

adverb
/ˈlaɪk.li/

Meaning

probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
probable or expected to happen

Example Sentences

It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

It is likely to rain this evening.

Example Expressions

as likely as not

Synonyms

probably, possibly, presumably, apparently, probable, possible, expected, plausible
Entry 1
probably, possibly, presumably, apparently
Entry 2
probable, possible, expected, plausible

Antonyms

unlikely, improbably, doubtfully, doubtful
Entry 1
unlikely, improbably, doubtfully
Entry 2
unlikely, doubtful

Collocations

most likely, very likely, quite likely, more likely, likely outcome, highly likely, not likely
Entry 1
most likely, very likely, quite likely, more likely
Entry 2
likely outcome, most likely, highly likely, not likely

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