likely
adjective
1. has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
- these services are likely to be available to us all before long
- she is likely to forget
- a likely place for a restaurant
Similar word(s): apt, liable, probable, promising, possible
2. likely but not certain to be or become true or real
- a likely result
Similar word(s): equiprobable, presumptive, verisimilar, probable
3. expected to become or be; in prospect
Similar word(s): prospective, potential
4. within the realm of credibility
- a very likely excuse
Similar word(s): believable, credible
Sentences with likely as an adjective:
- Rain is likely later this afternoon.
- They are likely to become angry with him.
- Jones is a likely candidate for management.
- found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic.
- He is likely to succeed at anything he tries.
adverb
1. with considerable certainty; without much doubt
Similar word(s): belike, probably
Sentences with likely as an adverb:
- Likely he'll win the election in this economy.
noun
1. Something or somebody considered likely.