Definition of likely

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Likely (a.) Having probability; having or giving reason to expect; -- followed by the infinitive; as, it is likely to rain..

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Unlikely :: Unlikely (adv.) In an unlikely manner.
Like :: Like (a.) Likely; probably.
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..
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..
Unlike :: Unlike (a.) Not likely; improbable; unlikely.
Deadly :: Deadly (a.) Capable of causing death; mortal; fatal; destructive; certain or likely to cause death; as, a deadly blow or wound..
Terrible :: Terrible (a.) Adapted or likely to excite terror, awe, or dread; dreadful; formidable..
Retrocedent :: Retrocedent (a.) Disposed or likely to retrocede; -- said of diseases which go from one part of the body to another, as the gout..
False :: False (superl.) Not according with truth or reality; not true; fitted or likely to deceive or disappoint; as, a false statement..
Unapt :: Unapt (a.) Not accustomed and not likely; not disposed.
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..
Laborsome :: Laborsome (a.) Likely or inclined to roll or pitch, as a ship in a heavy sea; having a tendency to labor..
Ugly :: Ugly (superl.) Unpleasant; disagreeable; likely to cause trouble or loss; as, an ugly rumor; an ugly customer..
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..
Mistrust :: Mistrust (v. t.) To forebode as near, or likely to occur; to surmise..
Probable :: Probable (a.) Having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for doubt; likely..
Unlikely :: Unlikely (a.) Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely..
Like :: Like (superl.) Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
Verisimilar :: Verisimilar (a.) Having the appearance of truth; probable; likely.
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