likely
adjective
[ ˈlʌɪkli ]
• such as well might happen or be true; probable.
• "speculation on the likely effect of opting out"
Similar:
probable,
distinctly possible,
to be expected,
odds-on,
on,
possible,
credible,
plausible,
believable,
imaginable,
expected,
anticipated,
natural,
prospective,
predictable,
predicted,
foreseeable,
ten to one,
liable,
sure,
destined,
fated,
in the wind,
in the air,
on the cards,
a pound to a penny,
• apparently suitable; promising.
• "a likely-looking spot"
Similar:
suitable,
appropriate,
apposite,
fit,
fitting,
acceptable,
proper,
right,
reasonable,
promising,
hopeful,
likely to succeed,
talented,
gifted,
up-and-coming,
likely
adverb
• probably.
• "we will most likely go to a bar"
Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse líkligr, from líkr (see like1).
