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Likely

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Meanings of Likely

Adjective

  • Probable; something that might happen.
  • A good chance of happening or being true.
  • Suitable or good for a purpose.
  • Seems believable or possible.
  • Has a good chance of being successful.
  • Nice or pleasant to look at.
  • Similar to something else.

Noun

  • Something or somebody considered likely.

Explanation of the word: Likely

'Likely' means something that is probably going to happen. Like if you see dark clouds, it is likely to rain.

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Translations for the word: Likely

hindi
संभावित

sambhavit

संभावित

sambhavit

हो सकता है

ho sakta hai

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Likely

What does 'likely' mean?
The word 'likely' means something that is probably going to happen or is expected to happen.
How do you pronounce 'likely'?
You pronounce 'likely' like this: LIEK-lee.
What is the origin of the word 'likely'?
The word 'likely' comes from the Old English word 'liclic', which means 'like' or 'similar'.
What is the meaning of 'likely' in Bengali?
The word 'likely' in Bengali is 'সম্ভাব্য' (Sambhābya).