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| like·ly [ lklee ] |
adjective (comparative like·li·er, superlative like·li·est) |
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1. probable: probably going to happen
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2. plausible: fit to be believed
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often used ironically
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3. suitable: appropriate for a particular activity or purpose
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4. promising: with a good chance of success or victory
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5. pleasing: pleasant or good-looking
 a likely young woman
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adverb |
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probably: to a probable degree or extent
 It will very likely snow tomorrow.
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| [14th century. < Old Norse (g)líkligr< líkr (see like1)] |
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(as) likely as not very probably
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