Likely ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Likely ( adjective )

  1. Having a probability of happening or being true.
  2. Having a good chance of happening or being true.
  3. Probable or plausible.
  4. Having a tendency or predisposition to do something.
  5. Appearing as though it will happen or be true.

Origin:

The word likely comes from the middle english word "likelich" which means having a probability of happening or being true. it refers to the probability of something happening or being true.

Examples:

  1. It is likely to rain.
  2. He is likely to succeed.
  3. She is likely to be late.
  4. It is likely that he will win the game.
  5. She is likely to be promoted.

(As an adverb)

Likely ( adverb )

  1. Having a probability of happening or being true.
  2. Having a good chance of happening or being true.
  3. Probable or plausible.
  4. Having a tendency or predisposition to do something.
  5. Appearing as though it will happen or be true.

Origin:

The word likely comes from the middle english word "likelich" which means having a probability of happening or being true. it refers to the probability of something happening or being true.

Examples:

  1. It is likely to rain.
  2. He is likely to succeed.
  3. She is likely to be late.
  4. It is likely that he will win the game.
  5. She is likely to be promoted.
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