Meaning
Probably going to happen, or probably true.
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Word origin
From Old Norse likligr, meaning having the look of something.
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Root
- likligr
- English cognates
- like, likeness
Examples
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Here "likely" means it will probably happen.
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Here "likely" means she has the best chance.
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"Be likely to" is followed by a verb.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 11: likely, object, skill and 7 more words.