How do you use Likely in a sentence? See 20 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like probable or credible, plus the exact meaning.

Common word

Likely in a sentence

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Likely meaning

  1. Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.
  2. Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable.
  3. Appropriate, suitable; believable; promising, having a good potential.

Synonyms of Likely

probable credible prospective potential expected improbable verisimilar presumptive equiprobable unlikely possible promising liable apt believable

Example sentences (20)

By drinking eight cups of water a day, people are more likely to feel awake and less likely to rely on caffeine.

Well those with the best experience are more likely to be white, so you would most likely hire a white coach.

By this definition, Americans are less likely to be middle-class, and more likely to be poor, than Germans.

New alderpersons are less likely to be tied to the traditional Chicago machine politic and are more likely to be progressive.

But if given the opportunity to play again, I will very likely play again and very likely win again.

Meanwhile, Alexkor is likely to complete its audit later this financial year, where the outcome is likely to be a qualified audit.

Moreover, a demand for jail time seems likely from the Justice Department given this history and it is equally likely to be granted.

He would likely have a cap number of about 6 in the open market but would likely make about 9 to 10 million in the 1st yr of his deal.

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More than half of independents (53%) said it was “somewhat likely” (24%) or “very likely” (29%).

But Stokes likely had no other choice on a pitch which has lost most of its sting and likely will be ideal for batting on the final day.

If you know someone who wants to collaborate with you, their presence makes it less likely you’ll give up, and more likely you’ll succeed.

Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.

There will be three finalists named this week, likely on Wednesday, and all likely will be elected to the Canton, Ohio, shrine in February.

Overall, they are more likely to support a Democratic candidate — or at least less likely to support a Republican candidate — than men are.

It is quite likely that the company will reduce the dividend payout in the future (likely in 2023), by some estimates, as much as 25% to 50%.

However, it’s important to note that will likely become completely unplayable when the servers are shut down, which is likely to be very soon.

Men are more likely than women to point to factors pertaining to personal choice, whereas women are more likely to cite financial constraints.

Females were also more likely to be targeted by suspected sex offenders, whilst males were more likely to be suspected of committing an offence.

Also, girls are more likely to face sexual and physical violence while their male peers are more likely to face emotional and physical violence.

Cam could likely find some playing time in San Francisco, as with their current offense, they’re likely to burn through 3-4 quarterbacks a season.

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Common combinations with likely

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • likely to 239×
  • more likely 122×
  • less likely 37×
  • is likely 37×
  • will likely 30×
  • are likely 23×
  • as likely 19×
  • most likely 18×
  • likely be 13×
  • very likely

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "likely" in a sentence?
An example: "By drinking eight cups of water a day, people are more likely to feel awake and less likely to rely on caffeine." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "likely" from real English texts.
What does "likely" mean?
Likely means: Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.
What are synonyms of "likely"?
Common synonyms of "likely" include: probable, credible, prospective, potential, expected, improbable, verisimilar, presumptive. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "likely" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "likely", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

About these examples

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