26984 words

likely

7 definitions • 10 examples
1
If something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected:

Examples:

Do remind me because I'm likely to forget.
What's the likely outcome of this whole business?
I suppose that might happen but it's not very likely.
[ + that ] It's quite likely that we'll be in Spain this time next year.
2
probably:

Examples:

She will likely need surgery.
3
probably:

Examples:

As likely as not, she'll end up in court over this problem.
4
very probably:

Examples:

Most likely he'll turn up late.
5
certainly not!:

Examples:

"Do you want to come running with me?" "Not likely!"
6
expected to happen; probable:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] If I don’t write it down, I’m likely to forget.
7
probably:

Examples:

I’ll most likely get there at about ten o’clock.

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