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Definition of LIKELY

: in all probability : probably <those who seek power will most likely wind up exercising it — Halton Arp>

Examples of LIKELY

1. He'll very likely be late.
2. “Will it rain tomorrow?” “Most likely.”

First Known Use of LIKELY

14th century

Related to LIKELY

Synonyms: assumably, doubtless, probably, presumably

Antonyms: improbably

Related Words: maybe, mayhap, perchance, perhaps, possibly; conceivably, imaginably, plausibly, practically, reasonably; potentially; assuredly, certainly, clearly, conclusively, decisively, definitely, definitively, indisputably, indubitably, positively, really, surely, truly, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably; presumedly, supposably, supposedly

Near Antonyms: implausibly, inconceivably, incredibly, unbelievably, unthinkably

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