likely
adjectiveHow many syllables in likely?
There are 2 syllables in the word likely.How to pronounce likely:
Definition of likely:
- likely (adjective):
- tending or inclined
- has a good chance of being the case or of coming about.
- having a high probability of occurring or being true very probable
Synonyms for likely:
inclinedaptliableprobablepotentialpossibleinevitablelikelihooddisposedtendingAntonyms for likely:
bleakuntenablemoroseflimsyinaptsullendistrustfulbadunluckyunbelievableShow 15 more
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