likely
/ˈlaɪkli/likely
ADJECTIVEDefinition of likely
If something is likely, it is probably true or will probably happen.
Example: It seems likely that he will miss the meeting.
You use likely to say that you think something is true or will happen.
Example: Likely, over the next few years, more changes will happen.
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EXAMPLESExamples of likely
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It seems likely that he will miss the meeting.
Example sentence2
The most likely explanation is that there was a simple mistake.
Example sentence3
Likely, over the next few years, more changes will happen.
Example sentence4
It wouldn't likely have been very useful.
Example sentencelikely
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