Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
likely
adjective
/ˈlaɪkli/
Definition
probable or expected to happen
Examples
- It is likely to rain tomorrow.
- She is likely to win the competition.
- The team is likely to finish in first place.
Meaning
If something is ‘likely,’ it means it has a good chance of occurring or being true.
Synonyms
- probable
- expected
- certain
- possible
- apparent