likely

adjective
like·ly
/ˈlaɪkli/

Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.

Example

“Rain is likely later this afternoon.”

Other meanings

Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable.
“Do you think there's likely to be snow?”
appropriate, suitable; believable; promising, having a good potential.
“Jones is a likely candidate for management.”

Example sentences

“It's more likely than you think.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0
“It is most likely happening.”
Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC0
“The opinion of a third party is more likely to be trustworthy.”
Tatoeba · hecko · CC0

Word history

From Old Norse "líkligr".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “likely” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.