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- DictionaryLike·ly/ˈlīklē/
adjective
- 1. such as well might happen or be true; probable: "it was likely that he would make a televised statement"
- 2. apparently suitable; promising: "a likely-looking spot"
adverb
- 1. probably: "we will most likely go to a bar"
likely: [adjective] having a high probability of occurring or being true : very probable.
LIKELY definition: 1. If something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected: 2. probably: 3. probably: . Learn more.
Likely definition: probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive). See examples of LIKELY used in a sentence.
LIKELY meaning: 1. If something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected: 2. probably: 3. probably: . Learn more.
Language Bank expect expect Discussing predictions. By 2050, one in six people on the planet will be aged 65 or over.; The number of people globally aged 65 and over is expected / likely to double by 2050.; It is predicted that the over-65s will make up 17 per cent of the global population by 2050.; Experts have forecast that the number of people over 65 will rise to 1.6 billion by 2050.
likely: 1 adj having a good chance of being the case or of coming about “these services are likely to be available to us all before long” “she is likely to forget” “a likely place for a restaurant” “the broken limb is likely to fall” “rain is likely ” “a likely topic for investigation” “ likely candidates for the job” Synonyms: apt , liable at ...
8 meanings: 1. tending or inclined; apt 2. probable 3. believable or feasible; plausible 4. appropriate for a purpose or.... Click for more definitions.
LIKELY definition: 1. expected: 2. probably true: 3. probably: . Learn more.
1. Possessing or displaying the qualities or characteristics that make something probable: They are likely to become angry with him. See Usage Note at liable.
Grammar Point likely likely. In standard British English the adverb likely is often used with a word such as most, more or very:. We will most likely see him later. In journalism and less formal language, however, likely is used on its own: The deal will likely result in more cuts to services.
