likely

Definition:
Probable or expected.
Seeming suitable for a purpose.
Something is probably the case or will probably happen in a particular situation.
Has a good chance of being the case or of coming about.
Within the realm of credibility.
Expected to become or be.

Use 'likely' in a sentence:

• 1. The series is likely to be screened in January.
• 2. It is likely that investors will face losses.
• 3. They might refuse to let us do it, but it's hardly likely.
• 4. The report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government.
• 5. The closure of the factory is likely to cost 1 000 jobs.
• 6. 'He said you'd be giving them a lift.' 'Not likely!'
• 7. Morris is likely to win, with Jones out of the picture now.
• 8. A team which is full of enthusiasm is more likely to win.
• 9. He's not likely to come tonight.
• 10. The tension between the two countries is likely to remain.
• 11. If this is your first baby, it's far more likely that you'll get to the hospital too early.
• 12. The allegations are likely to damage his political career.
• 13. Experts say a "yes" vote is still the likely outcome.
• 14. She did not disclose evidence that was likely to prejudice her client's case.
• 15. At one point he had seemed a likely candidate to become Prime Minister.
• 16. These changes are likely to impoverish single-parent families even further.
• 17. The players' behaviour on the field is likely to bring the game into disrepute.
• 18. He is hardly likely to admit he was wrong.
• 19. The smart money says that he's likely to withdraw from the leadership campaign.
• 20. An old bed is the most likely cause of back trouble.
• 21. Snow showers are likely tomorrow.
• 22. It would likely be a down-and-dirty campaign again.
• 23. The issue is likely to prove a prickly one.
• 24. Experts say a 'yes' vote is still the likely outcome.
• 25. She seems the most likely candidate for the job.
• 26. He is likely to get off with a small fine.
• 27. The president appears likely to change course on some key issues.
• 28. His intimacy with Japan makes him the likely choice as ambassador to that country.
• 29. Tickets are likely to be expensive.
• 30. It's so cloudy and cold that it's likely to snow.
• 31. He said that he would likely run for President.
• 32. The wording is likely to lead to ambiguity.
• 33. The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election.
• 34. Who's the likely successor to him as party leader?
• 35. This is as difficult a problem as you are likely to meet.
• 36. The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks.
• 37. We are likely to fall into step with them.
• 38. If you don't make your choice in time, you are likely to fall between two stools.
• 39. There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause.
• 40. Rice flour makes the cake less likely to crumble.
• 41. Eating and drinking too much is likely to give one stomach trouble.
• 42. We aimed the microscope at a likely looking target.
• 43. The increase is likely to hit the pocketbooks of consumers.
• 44. We will most likely see him later.
• 45. Train fares are likely to remain unchanged.
• 46. Infections are more likely in those suffering from malnutrition.
• 47. 'How about having a phone out here?' — 'Not likely!'
• 48. The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.
• 49. Me? Join the army? Not likely!
• 50. It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth.
• 51. Talks are likely to start next Tuesday.
• 52. Once people have seen that something actually works, they are much more likely to accept change.
• 53. Unemployment is likely to go on rising this year.
• 54. One likely source of energy is wind power.
• 55. The matter is likely to go to arbitration.
• 56. We will likely see him later.
• 57. Such reforms seem likely to remain little more than pious hopes.
• 58. This decision is likely to upset a lot of people.
• 59. Education is likely to be a key issue in the next election.
• 60. There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group.
• 61. They might refuse to let us do it, but it's hardly likely .
• 62. As likely as not she's forgotten all about it.
• 63. They aren't likely to arrive this side of midnight.
• 64. Park illegally, and you're likely to be ticketed.
• 65. The fires are likely to permanently deforest the land.
• 66. In the meantime the war of nerves seems likely to continue.