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- pronunciation:
- laI
kli
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- phrases:
- most likely
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
likelier, likeliest |
| definition 1: |
probable; quite possible.
It's likely that flights will be delayed because of the snowstorm.Being allergic to dogs, it's not likely that she would adopt one as a pet.- synonyms:
- possible, probable
- antonyms:
- doubtful, improbable, unlikely
- similar words:
- apparent, apt, contingent, in the cards, liable, logical, odds-on, prospective
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| definition 2: |
apparently true; believable.
He claims to have mislaid the document, but that's not a likely story.- synonyms:
- believable, credible, plausible, probable
- antonyms:
- incredible, unbelievable, unlikely
- similar words:
- apparent, conceivable, possible, reasonable, tenable
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| definition 3: |
fitting or suitable.
With all her experience, she a likely candidate for the position.- synonyms:
- apt, fitting, suitable
- antonyms:
- inapt
- similar words:
- appropriate, logical, meet, odds-on, probable, promising
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| related words: |
apposite, dependent, distinct, earthly, eventual, future, potential |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
probably.
With the flame so high, he will likely burn the pan.- synonyms:
- doubtless, doubtlessly, no doubt, probably
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| related words: |
easily |
| phrase: |
most likely |
| derivation: |
likeliness (n.) |
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