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likely
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
likeliest
Comparative
likelier
gradable
Examples
The doctor believes it's likely that the patient will make a full recovery with proper treatment.
02
appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
Examples
The new tech startup has a likely future, given its innovative products and experienced leadership.
03
credible or reasonable based on evidence, circumstances, or logical reasoning
Examples
His explanation of the situation sounded likely, as it matched the facts we knew.
04
expected to happen, based on evidence or probability
Examples
She is likely to pass the exam, given her consistent study habits.
Lexical Tree
likeliness
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