likely

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Likely means the same as ‘probable’, but we use it in different structures.

  • [ be + likely + infinitive ]
    I’m likely to be busy tomorrow.
    Are you likely to be at home this evening? Do you think it’s likely to rain?
    He’s unlikely to agree.
  • [ it is likely + that-clause ]
    It’s likely that the meeting will go on late.