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likely

/ˈlaɪkli/ · 6 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. adjective

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

    these services are likely to be available to us all before long

  2. adverb

    with considerable certainty; without much doubt

    He is probably out of the country

  3. adjective

    likely but not certain to be or become true or real

    a likely result

  4. adjective

    expected to become or be; in prospect

    potential clients

  5. adjective

    within the realm of credibility

    not a very likely excuse

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