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The correct spelling is likely.
How to pronounce likely
/ˈlaɪkli/
nounIPA: /ˈlaɪkli/
Say it like: Lik-elee
The correct spelling is likely. Something or somebody considered likely. For example: "Rain is likely later this afternoon."
Usage Examples
“Rain is likely later this afternoon.”
“He is likely to succeed at anything he tries.”
“Jones is a likely candidate for management.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Something or somebody considered likely.
adjective
- 1.Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring
- 2.(as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable
- 3.Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential
- 4.Plausible; within the realm of credibility
- 5.Promising; apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome
adverb
- 1.Similarly.
- 2.Probably.
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