LIKELY Definition & Meaning | 亚洲网紅露点

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likely

[ lahyk-lee ]

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adjective

likelier, likeliest.

probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive):
something not likely to happen.
seeming like truth, fact, or certainty; reasonably to be believed or expected; believable:
a likely story.
seeming to fulfill requirements or expectations; apparently suitable:
a likely place for a restaurant.
Synonyms:
showing promise of achievement or excellence; promising:
a fine, likely young man.

adverb

probably:
We will likely stay home this evening.

likely

/ 藞濒补瑟办濒瑟 /

adjective

usually foll by an infinitive tending or inclined; apt
likely to rain
probable
a likely result
believable or feasible; plausible
appropriate for a purpose or activity
having good possibilities of success
a likely candidate
dialect.
attractive, agreeable, or enjoyable
her likely ways won her many friends

adverb

probably or presumably
as likely as not
very probably

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Usage Note

Likely in the senses 鈥減robably destined鈥� and 鈥減robably鈥� is often preceded by a qualifying word like very, more, or quite: The board is very likely to turn down the request. The new system will quite likely increase profits. However, despite statements to the contrary in some usage guides, likely in these senses is standard without such a qualifier in all varieties of English: It will likely be a bitter debate. The shipment will likely arrive on Thursday. apt, liable.

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Usage

Likely as an adverb is preceded by another, intensifying adverb, as in it will very likely rain or it will most likely rain. Its use without an intensifier, as in it will likely rain is regarded as unacceptable by most users of British English, though it is common in colloquial US English

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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of likely¹

First recorded in 1250鈥�1300; Middle English likli, from Old Norse 濒墨办濒颈驳谤; like ¹, -ly

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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of likely¹

C14: from Old Norse 濒墨办濒颈驳谤

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Both figures are higher than the 2.8% the government had budgeted for in their proposals to the pay bodies, and are likely to place further strain on public finances.

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HBO knew these precedents made a ruling in their favor likely, just as it probably understood that settling with Murray would be a terrible look for the company and Oliver鈥檚 show.

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One space had a section in the floor that was likely to have held an anvil as archaeologists found bits of broken metal around it.

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But analysts say M&S stands to lose out if the problem is not resolved quickly, with shoppers likely to turn to rival brands when buying summer clothes.

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The Green Party said in a statement that the guidance was likely to cause "distress" to the trans community as well as "further confusion to employers, businesses and service providers" .

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