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likely
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
likelier; likeliest
likelier; likeliest
Learner's definition of LIKELY
[or more likely; most likely]
1
— used to indicate the chance that something will happen可能发生的
- The car is likely to break down soon. = It's likely that the car will break down soon. [=there is a good chance that the car will break down soon]这车很可能马上要抛锚了。
- It is/seems highly/very likely that it will rain tomorrow.明天很有可能要下雨。
- She doesn't seem likely to get the job.她似乎不太可能得到那份工作。
- She may get the job, but it isn't likely.她或许能得到那份工作，但可能性不大。
- “Will she get the job?” “Not likely.” [=she probably will not get the job]“她能得到那份工作吗？”“不太可能。”
- It's more than likely [=very probable] that this problem will occur again.这个问题很有可能还会出现。
2
: seeming to be true : believable似乎真实的；可信的
- That seems to be the most likely explanation.那似乎是最能让人信服的解释了。
◊ The phrase a likely story is often used in an informal way to say that you do not believe what someone has said.说得跟真的一样，鬼才信呢（表不相信某人的话）
- He says he bought all that chocolate for his daughter, not himself. A likely story!他说巧克力都是给女儿买的，不是给自己买的。鬼才信呢！
3
always used before a noun : seeming to be right or suited for a purpose似乎恰当的；似乎合适的
- This looks like a likely spot for a picnic.这地方看起来好像比较适合野餐。
- They regard him as a likely candidate for the job.他们认为他似乎是这份工作的合适人选。
— likeliness
noun [noncount] 2 likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adverb
2 likely
/ˈlaɪkli/
adverb
Learner's definition of LIKELY
[more likely; most likely]
: without much doubt : probably很有可能
- He'll very likely be late.他很可能会迟到。
- It will most likely rain tomorrow. [=it will probably rain tomorrow]明天很可能会下雨。
- “Will it rain tomorrow?” “Most likely.”“明天会下雨吗？”“很有可能。”
- She will more than likely not get the job. [=she will very probably not get the job]她很有可能得不到那份工作。
Usage用法 In U.S. English, the adverb likely is often used by itself without most, quite, very, etc.在美国英语中，副词likely常单独使用，不与most、quite、very等连用。 This use of likely has sometimes been criticized, but it is very common. It does not occur in highly formal writing.*likely的这一用法有时受到批评，但仍很常见。不用于特别正式的书面语。
- He will likely [=probably] be late.他很有可能会迟到。
- It will likely rain tomorrow.明天很有可能会下雨。
likelier; likeliest
: in all probability : probably
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective That seems to be the most likely explanation. This looks like a likely spot for a picnic. They regard him as a likely candidate for the job. Adverb He'll very likely be late. “Will it rain tomorrow?” “Most likely.”
Recent Examples on the Web
Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Kay’s winds and rain are likely to also have an effect on California’s wildfire situation, which has worsened in recent days. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Damien Sanderson, 31, was found dead Monday near the stabbing sites and authorities believe his brother and fellow suspect, Myles Sanderson, 30, is injured, on the run and likely in the provincial capital of Regina, said police chief Evan Bray. Rob Gillies And Robert Bumsted, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Sep. 2022 Ramos is the third player ASU has lost for the season, following Matus and true freshman tight end Jacob Newell (leg), although Newell was not likely to have significant role this season. Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 Either way, this isn't likely to have a big impact on other contentious issues standing between the US and China. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 Patients with high blood pressure or blood sugar, for example, may now be less likely to have their conditions under control—which after enough time can lead to all sorts of other ailments. Tim Requarth, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2022 Blaylock also is likely to have a college choice in baseball. Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2022 The Education Department said nearly 8 million borrowers are likely to have their loans forgiven automatically because the agency already has information about their income. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Mark Takahashi, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022 In recent years, Andrew's place within the royal family—and, likely, his relationship with his mother—have been complicated by his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as well as Virginia Roberts Giuffre's accusations against him. Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022 In the wake of the widespread devastation and ecological havoc the Dixie fire caused, this small building is most likely the least of the park’s concerns. Hannah Kingsley-ma, The New Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 By 2024, the market could swell to $41.6 billion, said Market Decipher, making likely a flood of NFT trademark applications. Marco Quiroz-gutierrez, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 No one remains from the original crew except the security guy who is more than likely a neutral party in all this. Ed Schrader, SPIN, 6 Sep. 2022 From the sounds of it, an answer likely will not come until the end of the week, and potentially not until game day. The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2022 Of course, your tiny dorm room likely isn’t going to offer expansive space for food storage, but there are a couple ways to creatively get around that. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 The Columbia River Gorge will see the brunt of these winds with gusts of 30-35 mph likely. oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 See More
Adjective
The outcome of the case, which turns on the novel legal question of whether the U.S. government can impose sanctions on publicly-available software code, is likely to have implications for the crypto industry for years to come. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Kay’s winds and rain are likely to also have an effect on California’s wildfire situation, which has worsened in recent days. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Damien Sanderson, 31, was found dead Monday near the stabbing sites and authorities believe his brother and fellow suspect, Myles Sanderson, 30, is injured, on the run and likely in the provincial capital of Regina, said police chief Evan Bray. Rob Gillies And Robert Bumsted, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Sep. 2022 Ramos is the third player ASU has lost for the season, following Matus and true freshman tight end Jacob Newell (leg), although Newell was not likely to have significant role this season. Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 Either way, this isn't likely to have a big impact on other contentious issues standing between the US and China. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 Patients with high blood pressure or blood sugar, for example, may now be less likely to have their conditions under control—which after enough time can lead to all sorts of other ailments. Tim Requarth, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2022 Blaylock also is likely to have a college choice in baseball. Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2022 The Education Department said nearly 8 million borrowers are likely to have their loans forgiven automatically because the agency already has information about their income. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Adverb
This design element has always been polarizing, and the new one likely will be too. Mark Takahashi, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022 In recent years, Andrew's place within the royal family—and, likely, his relationship with his mother—have been complicated by his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as well as Virginia Roberts Giuffre's accusations against him. Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022 In the wake of the widespread devastation and ecological havoc the Dixie fire caused, this small building is most likely the least of the park’s concerns. Hannah Kingsley-ma, The New Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 By 2024, the market could swell to $41.6 billion, said Market Decipher, making likely a flood of NFT trademark applications. Marco Quiroz-gutierrez, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 No one remains from the original crew except the security guy who is more than likely a neutral party in all this. Ed Schrader, SPIN, 6 Sep. 2022 From the sounds of it, an answer likely will not come until the end of the week, and potentially not until game day. The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2022 Of course, your tiny dorm room likely isn’t going to offer expansive space for food storage, but there are a couple ways to creatively get around that. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 The Columbia River Gorge will see the brunt of these winds with gusts of 30-35 mph likely. oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective and Adverb
Middle English, from Old English gelīclic fitting (from gelīc like) and Old Norse glīkligr, līkligr, from glīkr like; akin to Old English gelīc
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adverb
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of likely was in the 14th century Phrases Containing likely
adjective
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