Simple meaning
What does Likely mean?
Likely means probably going to happen.
Dictionary definition
Probable or expected to happen.
Example sentences
Likely in a sentence
easy
Rain is likely this afternoon.
medium
It is likely we will finish by Friday.
hard
From the clues, it is likely the character felt worried.
Synonyms
Words like Likely
probableUse for a strong chance.
expectedUse for what is predicted to happen.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unlikelyUse for a low chance.
impossibleUse when something cannot happen.
Word family
Likely word family
Base word
likely
adjective
likely
Base form.
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What does likely mean in context?
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