Likely - definition, pronunciation, transcription

That seems to be the most likely explanation.

This looks like a likely spot for a picnic.

They regard him as a likely candidate for the job.

He'll very likely be late.

She is likely to show up.

It is not likely to snow.

Do remind me because I am likely to forget.

He forecasts a likely increase in grain production.

I'll most likely get there at about ten o'clock.

Snow showers are likely tomorrow.

What are the likely effects of the law going to be?

Children who live in the country's rural areas are very likely to be poor.

Young drivers are far more likely to have accidents than older drivers.

It is more than likely (=almost certain) the votes will have to be counted again.

It could have been an accident, but that was hardly likely (=not very likely).