likely
Word Statistics
Standard vocabulary
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
1. Something or somebody considered likely.
1. Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring
"Rain is likely later this afternoon."
2. (as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable
"He is likely to succeed at anything he tries."
3. Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential
"Jones is a likely candidate for management."
4. Plausible; within the realm of credibility
"not a very likely excuse."
5. Promising; apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome
"a likely topic for investigation."
6. Attractive; pleasant
"found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic."
7. Similar; like; alike.
Synonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
likely
Word Statistics
Standard vocabulary
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
1. Similarly.
2. Probably.
"Likely he’ll win the election in this economy."
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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