word
Likely
LY-klee
/ˈlaɪkliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
likely
Dictionary meaning
With considerable certainty.
Examples
- Not a very likely excuse.
- These services are likely to be available to us all before long.
Synonyms: probably
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