likely
adjective · noun · adverbA2Định nghĩa theo từ loại
Tính từ
adjective- 1.
Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.
Rain is likely later this afternoon.
- 2.
(infinitive, with to)(as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable.
Do you think there's likely to be snow?
He is likely to succeed at anything he tries.
- 3.
Appropriate, suitable; believable; promising, having a good potential.
Jones is a likely candidate for management.
The relationship with social status is a likely topic for investigation.
- 4.
Plausible; within the realm of credibility.
not a very likely excuse.
- 5.
Leading with high probability to some specified outcome.
a likely recipe for disaster.
- 6.
(archaic)Attractive; pleasant.
I found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic.
- 7.
(obsolete)Similar; like; alike.
Danh từ
noun- 1.
Something or somebody considered likely.
Trạng từ
adverb- 1.
(US)Probably.
Likely he’ll win the election in this economy.
He’ll likely win the election in this economy.
He likely will win the election in this economy.
Most likely he’ll win the election in this economy.
He’ll most likely win the election in this economy.
He most likely will win the election in this economy.
Đồng nghĩa: see synonyms at probably
- 2.
(US, obsolete)Similarly.
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From Middle English likely, likly, lykly, likliche, from Old English ġelīclīċ (suitable) and Old Norse líkligr (likely) (probably independent formations), equivalent to like + -ly.