Definition of likely

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

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Calculated :: Calculated (p. p. & a.) Likely to produce a certain effect, whether intended or not; fitted; adapted; suited..
Rather :: Rather (a.) Of two alternatives conceived of, this by preference to, or as more likely than, the other; somewhat..
False :: False (superl.) Not according with truth or reality; not true; fitted or likely to deceive or disappoint; as, a false statement..
Apt :: Apt (a.) Having an habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; -- used of things.
Timenoguy :: Timenoguy (n.) A rope carried taut between or over obstacles likely to engage or foul the running rigging in working a ship.
Unlikely :: Unlikely (a.) Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely..
Verisimilar :: Verisimilar (a.) Having the appearance of truth; probable; likely.
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..
Founderous :: Founderous (a.) Difficult to travel; likely to trip one up; as, a founderous road..
Ywis :: Ywis (adv.) Certainly; most likely; truly; probably.
Likely :: Likely (a.) Having such qualities as make success probable; well adapted to the place; promising; as, a likely young man; a likely servant..
Invidious :: Invidious (a.) Likely to incur or produce ill will, or to provoke envy; hateful; as, invidious distinctions..
Unapt :: Unapt (a.) Not accustomed and not likely; not disposed.
Terrible :: Terrible (a.) Adapted or likely to excite terror, awe, or dread; dreadful; formidable..
Wag-halter :: Wag-halter (n.) One who moves or wears a halter; one likely to be hanged.
Likely :: Likely (a.) Such as suits; good-looking; pleasing; agreeable; handsome.
Unlikely :: Unlikely (a.) Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising; as, unlikely means..
Last :: Last (a.) Farthest of all from a given quality, character, or condition; most unlikely; having least fitness; as, he is the last person to be accused of theft..
Belike :: Belike (adv.) It is likely or probably; perhaps.
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