Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Probable or expected to happen or be true.
Likely
/ˈlaɪkli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
And very likely prosecuted and executed for murder just the same.
It was not likely that I should forget it.
He is likely to be arrested if he comes to England.'
Etymology:
Originating from Middle English "likly," meaning having the appearance of, from "lik," referring to likeness or similarity, derived from Old Norse "līkr," akin to Old English "gelīc."
Usage Statistics:
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