likely

(r) with considerable certainty; without much doubt
- He is probably out of the country
- in all likelihood we are headed for war
belike, in all likelihood, in all probability, probably,
(a) has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
- these services are likely to be available to us all before long
- she is likely to forget
- a likely place for a restaurant
- the broken limb is likely to fall
- rain is likely
- a likely topic for investigation
- likely candidates for the job
(a) likely but not certain to be or become true or real
- a likely result
- he foresaw a probable loss
probable,
(s) expected to become or be; in prospect
- potential clients
potential,
(s) within the realm of credibility
- not a very likely excuse

belike in all likelihood in all probability probably probable potential

unlikely improbable

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