likelier; likeliest
Definition of likely
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: having a high probability of occurring or being true : very probable
rain is likely today
2
: apparently qualified : suitable
a likely place
4
: promising
a likely candidate
5
: attractive
a likely child
likely
adverbDefinition of likely (Entry 2 of 2)
: in all probability : probably
those who seek power will most likely wind up exercising it— Halton Arp
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The first known use of likely was in the 14th century
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