likely
adjectiveUK /ˈlaɪkli/
US /ˈlaɪkli/
Something likely is probably going to happen.
It is likely to rain this afternoon, so take an umbrella.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Sounding right or believable for a particular situation.
That is a likely story, but I am not sure I believe it.
3. Suitable or promising for a certain purpose.
She is a likely candidate for the job.
4. Probably; as an adverb, meaning almost certainly.
We will likely arrive before dinner.