Definition of likely

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Likely (a.) Worthy of belief; probable; credible; as, a likely story..

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Improbable :: Improbable (a.) Not probable; unlikely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances or in the usual course of events; as, an improbable story or event..
Schema :: Schema (n.) An outline or image universally applicable to a general conception, under which it is likely to be presented to the mind; as, five dots in a line are a schema of the number five; a preceding and succeeding event are a schema of cause and effect..
Ugly :: Ugly (superl.) Unpleasant; disagreeable; likely to cause trouble or loss; as, an ugly rumor; an ugly customer..
Likely :: Likely (a.) Worthy of belief; probable; credible; as, a likely story..
Implausible :: Implausible (a.) Not plausible; not wearing the appearance of truth or credibility, and not likely to be believed..
Unlikely :: Unlikely (a.) Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising; as, unlikely means..
Calculated :: Calculated (p. p. & a.) Likely to produce a certain effect, whether intended or not; fitted; adapted; suited..
Terrible :: Terrible (a.) Adapted or likely to excite terror, awe, or dread; dreadful; formidable..
Fougasse :: Fougasse (n.) A small mine, in the form of a well sunk from the surface of the ground, charged with explosive and projectiles. It is made in a position likely to be occupied by the enemy..
Likely :: Likely (a.) Having such qualities as make success probable; well adapted to the place; promising; as, a likely young man; a likely servant..
Rather :: Rather (a.) Of two alternatives conceived of, this by preference to, or as more likely than, the other; somewhat..
Loud :: Loud (superl.) Ostentatious; likely to attract attention; gaudy; as, a loud style of dress; loud colors..
Unlikely :: Unlikely (a.) Not such as to inspire liking; unattractive; disagreeable.
Like :: Like (superl.) Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
Responsible :: Responsible (a.) Liable to respond; likely to be called upon to answer; accountable; answerable; amenable; as, a guardian is responsible to the court for his conduct in the office..
Unlike :: Unlike (a.) Not likely; improbable; unlikely.
Likely :: Likely (a.) Having probability; having or giving reason to expect; -- followed by the infinitive; as, it is likely to rain..
Unsucceedable :: Unsucceedable (a.) Not able or likely to succeed.
Wag-halter :: Wag-halter (n.) One who moves or wears a halter; one likely to be hanged.
Ywis :: Ywis (adv.) Certainly; most likely; truly; probably.
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