Definition of likely

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Likely (a.) Having probability; having or giving reason to expect; -- followed by the infinitive; as, it is likely to rain..

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Responsible :: Responsible (a.) Liable to respond; likely to be called upon to answer; accountable; answerable; amenable; as, a guardian is responsible to the court for his conduct in the office..
Apt :: Apt (a.) Having an habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; -- used of things.
False :: False (superl.) Not according with truth or reality; not true; fitted or likely to deceive or disappoint; as, a false statement..
Wag-halter :: Wag-halter (n.) One who moves or wears a halter; one likely to be hanged.
Implausible :: Implausible (a.) Not plausible; not wearing the appearance of truth or credibility, and not likely to be believed..
Likely :: Likely (a.) Similar; like; alike.
Favorite :: Favorite (n.) The competitor (as a horse in a race) that is judged most likely to win; the competitor standing highest in the betting.
Likely :: Likely (a.) Having probability; having or giving reason to expect; -- followed by the infinitive; as, it is likely to rain..
Probable :: Probable (a.) Having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for doubt; likely..
Improbable :: Improbable (a.) Not probable; unlikely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances or in the usual course of events; as, an improbable story or event..
Rather :: Rather (a.) Of two alternatives conceived of, this by preference to, or as more likely than, the other; somewhat..
Ugly :: Ugly (superl.) Unpleasant; disagreeable; likely to cause trouble or loss; as, an ugly rumor; an ugly customer..
Fougasse :: Fougasse (n.) A small mine, in the form of a well sunk from the surface of the ground, charged with explosive and projectiles. It is made in a position likely to be occupied by the enemy..
Like :: Like (superl.) Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
Unapt :: Unapt (a.) Not accustomed and not likely; not disposed.
Likely :: Likely (a.) Worthy of belief; probable; credible; as, a likely story..
Belike :: Belike (adv.) It is likely or probably; perhaps.
Mistrust :: Mistrust (v. t.) To forebode as near, or likely to occur; to surmise..
Objectionable :: Objectionable (a.) Liable to objection; likely to be objected to or disapproved of; offensive; as, objectionable words..
Loud :: Loud (superl.) Ostentatious; likely to attract attention; gaudy; as, a loud style of dress; loud colors..
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