Word LIKELY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

likely

🇺🇸 [ˈlaɪkli]

Meanings

Having a high probability of occurring or being true. Likely is used to describe situations that seem probable based on current evidence. It implies anticipation or expectation.

Examples

• It is likely to rain tomorrow.
• She is likely the best candidate for the job.
• They are likely to arrive by noon.

Synonyms

probable • expected • possible

Antonyms

unlikely • improbable • doubtful