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'likely' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'likely' with 20 example sentences.


likely adjective

: has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

: expected to become or be; in prospect

: within the realm of credibility

likely adverb

: with considerable certainty; without much doubt


  • Many people think that that isn't likely to happen.
  • I'm not likely to change my opinion.
  • That's not likely to work.
  • He won't likely trust her.
  • We aren't very likely to travel together.
  • That's likely why we never found it.
  • You're likely not to even notice any difference.
  • I won't likely be able to catch the train.
  • It's very likely to rain tomorrow.
  • This scandal will likely ruin your chances of being elected.
  • He is likely to win the game.
  • The zoo will likely be crowded tomorrow.
  • He's likely to pass the entrance examination.
  • I'm likely to get home late tonight.
  • What time do you think you'll likely arrive?
  • He is likely to arrive soon.
  • Doing that won't likely be difficult.
  • I'm likely going to be fired for doing that.
  • She said she wasn't likely to win.
  • It was very likely just a mistake.
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