likely


Definition: Meaning of, likely in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈlʌɪkli /

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likely likelier likeliest
  1. something that is likely will probably happen or is probably true
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  2. [only before noun] suitable for a particular purpose
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  3. a likely story spoken used to tell someone you do not believe what they have just said
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Positive Comparative Superlative
likely likelier likeliest
  1. probably
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  2. not likely! spoken especially British English used to disagree strongly, or to say that something will not happen
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