likely

/lˈa‍ɪkli/

/ˈɫaɪkɫi/

likely

having a possibility of happening or being the case

synonyms : probable

antonyms : improbable

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

antonyms : unlikely

within the realm of credibility

expected to become or be; in prospect

synonyms : potential

likely

used to show that something may be the case or may happen

synonyms : belike

Examples

1. This move is likely to raise alarm bells with the French government.

2. Capital spending this year is likely to hit $1,800 million.

3. "That's a likely story!"

4. But the global problem is likely to be much larger than the sum of its parts.