Definition of likely

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  • likely is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • likely is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
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Definition of likely

  • likely but not certain to be or become true or real (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a likely result

    Synonyms

    1. probable
  • with considerable certainty; without much doubt (adverb)

    Synonyms

    1. belike
    2. in all likelihood
    3. in all probability
    4. probably
  • expected to become or be; in prospect (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. potential
  • has a good chance of being the case or of coming about (adjective)

    Examples

    1. these services are likely to be available to us all before long
    2. she is likely to forget
    3. a likely place for a restaurant
    4. the broken limb is likely to fall
    5. rain is likely
    6. a likely topic for investigation
    7. likely candidates for the job
  • within the realm of credibility (adjective)

    Examples

    1. not a very likely excuse

See definition of likely in Merriam Webster