likely in English

adjective

1

such as well might happen or be true; probable.

the likely effects of the drought on sugar beet yields

synonyms: probable, distinctly possible, to be expected, odds-on, possible, plausible, imaginable, expected, anticipated, predictable, predicted, foreseeable, in the cards

2

apparently suitable; promising.

a likely-looking spot

synonyms: suitable, appropriate, apposite, fit, fitting, acceptable, right, promising, hopeful

adverb

1

probably.

we will most likely go to a bar

synonyms: probably, in all probability, presumably, no doubt, doubtlessly, (as) like as not, chances are

adjective

probable, distinctly possible, to be expected, odds-on, possible, plausible, imaginable, expected, anticipated, predictable, predicted, foreseeable, in the cards
plausible, reasonable, feasible, acceptable, believable, credible, tenable, conceivable
unlikely, implausible, unbelievable, incredible, untenable, unacceptable, inconceivable
suitable, appropriate, apposite, fit, fitting, acceptable, right, promising, hopeful
probable
potential

adverb

probably, in all likelihood
probably, in all probability, presumably, no doubt, doubtlessly, (as) like as not, chances are
in all likelihood, belike, probably, in all probability

Use "likely" in a sentence

1. Not likely.

2. But likely.

3. Likely, the prehuman Jesus.

4. Getting oiled, most likely.

5. Rape was likely commonplace.

6. After Cautery, you will likely …

7. Catchy: likely to attract attention

8. It likely means "talking man".

9. Calculated definition is - apt, likely

10. Ovarian cancer's way more likely.

11. Aircraft remain likely terrorist targets.

12. While the House vote likely will be close, the Senate appears likely to agree with Clinton.

13. Families that are more likely to have Autistic children are also more likely to have geniuses.

14. Conspicuous: likely to attract attention

15. Snow showers are likely tomorrow.

16. + They will likely respect this one.’

17. Tickets are likely to be expensive.

18. Dancing on the Sabbath, most likely.

19. We'll do it together, most likely.

20. They'll very likely come by car.

21. When temptation is likely to strike.

22. Normal WBC makes that less likely.

23. He's likely to be Attorney General.

24. Girls are always likely to dawdle.

25. Expanded demand for Bushmeat will likely

26. Belike definition is - most likely : probably

27. Likely, the woman was a prostitute.

28. He likely saw faults in Moses.

29. Bob Dole, the likely Republican nominee.

30. Most likely an aggressive flu strain.

31. Negotiations are likely to bog down.

32. Belike definition is - most likely : probably

33. It's the most likely heavy metal.

34. 'Will you apologize?' 'Not bloody likely !'

35. You're likely to be Accosted by …

36. Sexual desires will likely be stimulated.

37. All of the equally likely events.

38. That is a very likely supposition.

39. Afeard!'Tain't likely. Will you meow?

40. • The children of poor families are more likely to be malnourished and much less likely to attend secondary school.

41. So it turns out that optimists are not less likely to divorce, but they are more likely to remarry.

42. It Likely Came From Chinese Biowarfare Lab

43. Apical dominance is therefore most likely adaptive

44. Testing proved that it's more likely genetic.

45. Likely I'll stay drunk for a month.

46. Then, likely, harm might come to you

47. When will a dog most likely misbehave?

48. This is most likely prolapsed fallopian tube.

49. 12 They'll very likely come by car.

50. The train is likely to be late.