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.”
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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
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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