Likely

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