likely
/ˈlaɪkli/
like · ly
ˈlaɪk · li
English Definition
adj. probable or expected to happen
Significado en Español
probable, posible
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có khả năng, có thể
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Example Sentence
It is likely to rain this afternoon.
今天下午很可能会下雨。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “likely”:
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A
probable
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B
doubtful
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C
improbable
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D
unlikely
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A — probable.
“likely” means adj. probable or expected to happen
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
With those heavy dark clouds, rain is very ______ this afternoon.
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A
impossible
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B
likely
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C
unlikely
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D
doubtful
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B — likely.
“likely” means adj. probable or expected to happen
Common questions about “likely”
What does “likely” mean?
likely — adj. probable or expected to happen. In Chinese: 可能的.
How do you pronounce “likely”?
likely is pronounced /ˈlaɪkli/. It breaks into 2 syllables: like · ly.
How do you use “likely” in a sentence?
It is likely to rain this afternoon. (今天下午很可能会下雨。)
What are synonyms for “likely”?
probable, expected, plausible — all close in meaning to likely (adj. probable or expected to happen).
Is “likely” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. likely appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
