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:
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:
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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