likely
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1.0
- adverb
- /ˈlaɪkli/
:
probablemente
- Well, you'll likely be around a good long time, but I'm afraid your military prospects end here.
- most likely
- more likely
- very likely
Examples
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The different social characteristics and expectations associated with these activities likely attract different personality types.
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For example, increased numbers of legal work opportunities would likely reduce incentives to cross illegally.
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You were most likely having a bad dream.
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Without his help, the shelter likely would have gone out of business long ago.
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I'll likely get blacklisted working with you.
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Left to their own devices, Israel and the PA will not likely establish the necessary coordination mechanisms.
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Maybe you should consider that now that you've helped her she'll likely come back to you for help again.
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The lack of progress in the United States is likely attributable to several barriers.
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Thus, although Russia would likely enjoy overall gains, some in Moscow remain ambivalent.
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The event will likely start at 10 AM unless there are delays.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Likely to happen or be true but not certain
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4.3
To say that something is likely but not certain
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3.2
It is likely that something will happen
24
3.2
Very likely to happen or be true
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3.8
Very likely to happen or be true
Very likely to be true
How Likely
Surface Forms
Etymology
Likely as an adverb comes from the same parts, like + -ly, and is used to mean 'probably'. Think of it as saying something is 'like' to happen — that helps remember that likely means there is a good chance it will happen.