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[ˈlʌɪkli], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- such as well might happen or be true; probable
(e.g: speculation on the likely effect of opting out)
- apparently suitable; promising
(e.g: a likely-looking spot)
Phrases:
- a likely story
- as likely as not
- not likely!
Origin
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Middle English: from Old Norse líkligr, from líkr (see like)
[ˈlʌɪkli], (Adverb)
Definitions:
- probably
(e.g: we will most likely go to a bar)
Phrases:
- a likely story
- as likely as not
- not likely!
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old Norse líkligr, from líkr (see like)
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