CEFR A2

likely

adverb

Meaning

Having a high chance of happening or being true.

Examples

She is likely to be late because of the traffic.
This is the most likely scenario.

Synonyms: possibly, probably, certainly, undoubtedly

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likely (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪkli/

Definition

Having a high chance of happening or being true.

Examples

She is likely to be late because of the traffic.
This is the most likely scenario.
The weather forecast says it's likely to snow tomorrow.

How to Use likely

likely to (prepositional phrase): Used to say that something has a high chance of happening. — "She is likely to accept the job offer."
it is likely that (collocation): Used to express a strong probability about a situation. — "It is likely that the meeting will be rescheduled."

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