Likely — synonyms, likely antonyms, definition

1. likely (o)

doubtless possibly presumably probably

2. likely (a)

anticipated applicable appropriate apt circumstantial cogent conceivable contingent convenient disposed due encouraging exposed fair favourable feasible foreseen germane given good • • •

3. likely (Adjective)

unlikely

likely (Adjective) — Has a good chance of being the case or of coming about. ex. "these services are likely to be available to us all before long" ex. "she is likely to forget" ex. "a likely place for a restaurant" ex. "the broken limb is likely to fall" ex. "rain is likely" ex. "a likely topic for investigation" ex. "likely candidates for the job"

likely (Adjective) — Having a high chance to be (or become) true or real. ex. "a likely result"

likely (Adjective) — Expected to become or be; in prospect. ex. "likely clients"

likely (Adjective) — Within the realm of credibility. ex. "not a very likely excuse"

likelihood likeliness

4. likely (Adverb)

belike in all likelihood in all probability probs

likely (Adverb) — With considerable certainty; without much doubt.