likely

/ˈlaɪkli/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
noun

1. Something or somebody considered likely.

adjective

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

likely

/ˈlaɪkli/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
adverb

1. Similarly.

2. Probably.

"Likely he’ll win the election in this economy."

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