likely

[ lahyk-lee ]

/ ˈlaɪk li /

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adjective, like·li·er, like·li·est.

probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen.

seeming like truth, fact, or certainty; reasonably to be believed or expected; believable: a likely story.

seeming to fulfill requirements or expectations; apparently suitable: a likely place for a restaurant.

showing promise of achievement or excellence; promising: a fine, likely young man.

adverb

probably: We will likely stay home this evening.

Origin of likely

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English likli, from Old Norse līkligr; see like¹, -ly

SYNONYMS FOR likely

3 appropriate.

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usage note for likely

Likely in the senses “probably destined” and “probably” is often preceded by a qualifying word like very, more, or quite: The board is very likely to turn down the request. The new system will quite likely increase profits. However, despite statements to the contrary in some usage guides, likely in these senses is standard without such a qualifier in all varieties of English: It will likely be a bitter debate. The shipment will likely arrive on Thursday. See also apt, liable.

Words nearby likely

like greased lightning, like hell, like hot cakes, go, like it or lump it, likelihood, likely, likely as not, like mad, like-minded, liken, likeness

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Example sentences from the Web for likely

A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday showed Graham and Harrison each winning the backing of 48 percent of likely voters in the state.
Election live updates: Trump returns to Wisconsin; Biden to face live audience at town hall|Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
If it’s good enough for likely half the cantinas in Mexico, it’s good enough for your Netflix party.
The Ultimate Guide to Mexican Snacks|Bill Esparza|September 17, 2020|Eater
Sara Gideon, the Democratic speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, leads Collins, 54 percent to 42 percent, among likely voters in the Quinnipiac University poll, which was released Wednesday.
Trump contradicts CDC director on vaccine; Biden says Americans shouldn’t trust Trump|Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner|September 16, 2020|Washington Post
Most likely that would be in the form of passage of the Equality Act.
How the Trump administration is getting around Bostock to allow anti-trans discrimination|Chris Johnson|September 16, 2020|Washington Blade

Perhaps most notably, a poll released on Tuesday by Monmouth University found Biden up by 3 to 5 points among likely voters, depending on turnout.
Election Update: Where Biden And Trump Have Gained The Most Ground|Geoffrey Skelley (geoffrey.skelley@abc.com)|September 16, 2020|FiveThirtyEight

British Dictionary definitions for likely

likely

/ (ˈlaɪklɪ) /

adjective

(usually foll by an infinitive) tending or inclined; aptlikely to rain

probablea likely result

believable or feasible; plausible

appropriate for a purpose or activity

having good possibilities of successa likely candidate

dialect, mainly US attractive, agreeable, or enjoyableher likely ways won her many friends

adverb

probably or presumably

as likely as not very probably

Word Origin for likely

C14: from Old Norse līkligr

usage for likely

Likely as an adverb is preceded by another, intensifying adverb, as in it will very likely rain or it will most likely rain. Its use without an intensifier, as in it will likely rain is regarded as unacceptable by most users of British English, though it is common in colloquial US English

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单词	likely
释义	likely [ lahyk-lee ] / ˈlaɪk li / SEE SYNONYMS FOR likely ON THESAURUS.COM adjective, like·li·er, like·li·est. probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen. seeming like truth, fact, or certainty; reasonably to be believed or expected; believable: a likely story. seeming to fulfill requirements or expectations; apparently suitable: a likely place for a restaurant. showing promise of achievement or excellence; promising: a fine, likely young man. adverb probably: We will likely stay home this evening. Origin of likely First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English likli, from Old Norse līkligr; see like¹, -ly SYNONYMS FOR likely 3 appropriate. SEE SYNONYMS FOR likely ON THESAURUS.COM usage note for likely Likely in the senses “probably destined” and “probably” is often preceded by a qualifying word like very, more, or quite: The board is very likely to turn down the request. The new system will quite likely increase profits. However, despite statements to the contrary in some usage guides, likely in these senses is standard without such a qualifier in all varieties of English: It will likely be a bitter debate. The shipment will likely arrive on Thursday. See also apt, liable. Words nearby likely like greased lightning, like hell, like hot cakes, go, like it or lump it, likelihood, likely, likely as not, like mad, like-minded, liken, likeness Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for likely A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday showed Graham and Harrison each winning the backing of 48 percent of likely voters in the state. Election live updates: Trump returns to Wisconsin; Biden to face live audience at town hall\|Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner\|September 17, 2020\|Washington Post If it’s good enough for likely half the cantinas in Mexico, it’s good enough for your Netflix party. The Ultimate Guide to Mexican Snacks\|Bill Esparza\|September 17, 2020\|Eater Sara Gideon, the Democratic speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, leads Collins, 54 percent to 42 percent, among likely voters in the Quinnipiac University poll, which was released Wednesday. Trump contradicts CDC director on vaccine; Biden says Americans shouldn’t trust Trump\|Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner\|September 16, 2020\|Washington Post Most likely that would be in the form of passage of the Equality Act. How the Trump administration is getting around Bostock to allow anti-trans discrimination\|Chris Johnson\|September 16, 2020\|Washington Blade Perhaps most notably, a poll released on Tuesday by Monmouth University found Biden up by 3 to 5 points among likely voters, depending on turnout. Election Update: Where Biden And Trump Have Gained The Most Ground\|Geoffrey Skelley (geoffrey.skelley@abc.com)\|September 16, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight British Dictionary definitions for likely likely / (ˈlaɪklɪ) / adjective (usually foll by an infinitive) tending or inclined; aptlikely to rain probablea likely result believable or feasible; plausible appropriate for a purpose or activity having good possibilities of successa likely candidate dialect, mainly US attractive, agreeable, or enjoyableher likely ways won her many friends adverb probably or presumably as likely as not very probably Word Origin for likely C14: from Old Norse līkligr usage for likely Likely as an adverb is preceded by another, intensifying adverb, as in it will very likely rain or it will most likely rain. Its use without an intensifier, as in it will likely rain is regarded as unacceptable by most users of British English, though it is common in colloquial US English Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to likely fair, inclined, possible, feasible, reasonable, expected, acceptable, prone, presumably, achievable, anticipated, attainable, conceivable, credible, destined, disposed, favorite, given to, imaginable, liable
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likely

adjective, like·li·er, like·li·est.

adverb

Origin of likely

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adjective

adverb

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