likely

Definitions


[ˈlʌɪkli], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- such as well might happen or be true; probable
(e.g: speculation on the likely effect of opting out)

- apparently suitable; promising
(e.g: a likely-looking spot)


Phrases:
- a likely story
- as likely as not
- not likely!

Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse líkligr, from líkr (see like)


[ˈlʌɪkli], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- probably
(e.g: we will most likely go to a bar)


Phrases:
- a likely story
- as likely as not
- not likely!

Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse líkligr, from líkr (see like)




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