adjective#1,750 by frequency
likely
/ˈlaɪkli/
Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring; Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable
- comparative
- likelier
- superlative
- likeliest
Meanings
- 1
Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring
Tom is likely to agree.
Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
You are very likely right.
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable
- 3
Appropriate, suitable; believable; promising, having a good potential
- 4
Plausible; within the realm of credibility
- 5
Leading with high probability to some specified outcomerare
- 6
Attractive; pleasantrare
- 7
Similar; like; alikerare