Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Having a high probability of occurring or being true
Likely
/ˈlaɪkli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
It is likely to rain today.She is the most likely to win the game.
Etymology:
derived from Old English geliclic, from gelīc meaning similar or alike in Middle English, used originally with the sense of having the appearance of truth or fact.
Usage Statistics:
149 mentions per 1 million words 
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Very Often
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