likely in English: Probably going to happen, or probably true. (adjective)

Translation

Probably going to happen, or probably true.

Word origin

From Old Norse likligr, meaning having the look of something.

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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.

probably

Almost certainly, but not for sure.

possible

Able to happen or be done.

maybe

It could be true or could happen, but you are not sure; perhaps.

sure

Knowing that something is true and having no doubt about it.

chance

A time when something might happen; a possibility.

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