- likely⇄adj. 1. probable.
Ex. One likely result of this heavy rain is the rising of the river.
2. to be expected.
Ex. It is likely to be hot in August.
3. appearing to be true; believable.
Ex. a likely story.
4. suitable. - likely⇄adv. probably; in all probability.
Ex. I shall very likely be at home all day. - likely⇄likely, adjective, -lier,-liest,adverb.