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likely

/ˈlaɪkli/
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Something happening **likely** means it probably will occur because there's a high chance or strong possibility for it. It suggests that based on what we know, an event is more probable than not.

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"likely" as noun

1 - Something or somebody considered likely.

"likely" as adjective

1 - Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring

2 - (as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable

3 - Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential

"likely" as adverb

1 - Similarly.

2 - Probably.

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Synonyms
1 - probably
2 - presumably
3 - no doubt
4 - possibly
5 - perhaps
6 - potentially
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Antonyms
1 - improbable
2 - unlikely
3 - doubtful
4 - uncertain
5 - unsure
6 - unanticipated
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