likely Definition and Meaning in English (likely definition)

adjective
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Likely definition: Having a high probability of occurring or being true; probable.

Definitions of Likely

  1. 1adjective

    Having a high probability of occurring or being true; probable.

  2. 2adverb

    In all probability; probably.

Example Sentences

casual

“It is likely to rain tomorrow.”

casual

“She is likely to win the competition.”

casual

“He will most likely arrive late.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounlikelihood
adjectiveunlikely
comparativelikelier
superlativelikeliest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

most likelycollocation

Very probably; almost certainly.

in all likelihoodidiom

Very probably; almost certainly.

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Likely definition: Having a high probability of occurring or being true; probable.
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'Likely' translates to 'likely' in English. Likely definition: Having a high probability of occurring or being true; probable.
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