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LIKELY

(adj., adverb, adj.sat, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Likely.

How to pronounce likely:

US

Likely - as an adjective

Has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

Example: "These services are likely to be available to us all before long"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unlikely15

Likely - as an adverb

With considerable certainty; without much doubt

Example: "He is probably out of the country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belike12in all likelihoodin all probabilityprobably17

Likely - as an adjective satellite

Expected to become or be; in prospect

Example: "Potential clients"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
potential11

Within the realm of credibility

Example: "Not a very likely excuse"

Likely - as a noun

Something or somebody considered likely.

Example Sentences

"She is likely to pass the exam with her excellent preparation."
"It is likely that we will have a meeting tomorrow."
"The weather forecast says it is likely to rain tonight."
"He is the likely winner of the competition due to his exceptional skills."
"It is likely for children to be excited on their birthdays."
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Word Game Points

Is LIKELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, likely is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LIKELY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is LIKELY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, likely is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LIKELY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is LIKELY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, likely is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIKELY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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