Likely Definition & Meaning
likely
- adverb
- with considerable certainty; without much doubt; "He is probably out of the country"; "in all likelihood we are headed for war"
- adjective
- has a good chance of being the case or of coming about; "these services are likely to be available to us all before long"; "she is likely to forget"; "a likely place for a restaurant"; "the broken limb is likely to fall"; "rain is likely"; "a likely topic for investigation"; "likely candidates for the job"
- likely but not certain to be or become true or real; "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"
- expected to become or be; in prospect; "potential clients"
- within the realm of credibility; "not a very likely excuse"
"Likely" in song lyrics
See how likely is used in real songs:
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"Don't ever strike me, rollin' with Crypt that's more than likely"
Army of the Pharaohs — Frontline -
"Who got me? Yeah my dogs most likely"
Army of the Pharaohs — Strike Back -
"Or prototype 693, rolling down rotating corridors likely"
Atoms Family — Most Can't Comprehend
Words that rhyme with likely
Usage tips for "likely"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "likely" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for likely to find words that pair well.
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- What does likely mean?
- with considerable certainty; without much doubt; "He is probably out of the country"; "in all likelihood we are headed for war" has a good chance of being the case or of coming about; "these services are likely to be available to us all before long"; "she is likely to forget"; "a likely place for a restaurant"; "the broken limb is likely to fall"; "rain is likely"; "a likely topic for investigation"; "likely candidates for the job" likely but not certain to be or become true or real
- What part of speech is likely?
- Likely is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does likely have?
- Likely has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).