Antonym: unlikely. Similar words: unlikely, likelihood, like, unlike, and the like, feel like, likewise, something like. Meaning: ['laɪklɪ] 
adj. 1. has a good chance of being the case or of coming about 2. likely but not certain to be or become true or real 3. expected to become or be; in prospect 4. within the realm of credibility. adv. with considerable certainty; without much doubt.
adj. 1. has a good chance of being the case or of coming about 2. likely but not certain to be or become true or real 3. expected to become or be; in prospect 4. within the realm of credibility. adv. with considerable certainty; without much doubt. 151, More serious leaks, possibly involving national security, are likely to be investigated by the police.
152, The players' behaviour on the field is likely to bring the game into disrepute .
153, It's likely that the law will be abolished before long.
154, This is as difficult a problem as you are likely to meet.
155, Worrying about your weight is more likely to lead to comforting yourself with a piece of chocolate.
156, He says he just forgot about it a likely story!
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