Looking for the meaning of the word LIKELY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LIKELY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Likely
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old Norse líkligr, from líkr (see like)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlʌɪkli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
such as well might happen or be true; probable
Short Definition:probable
Examples:- speculation on the likely effect of opting out
- it was likely that he would make a televised statement
- sales are likely to drop further
Definition:
apparently suitable; promising
Short Definition:promising
Examples:- a likely-looking spot
Word: Likely
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlʌɪkli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
probably
Short Definition:probably
Examples:- we will most likely go to a bar
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