Main entry: likely, probable
Definition: likely but not certain to be or become true or real
Usage: a likely result; he foresaw a probable loss
Antonyms: improbable, unlikely
Definition: not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
Main entry: likely
Definition: has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
Usage: these services are likely to be available to us all before long; she is likely to forget; a likely place for a restaurant; the broken limb is likely to fall; rain is likely; a likely topic for investigation; likely candidates for the job
Antonyms: unlikely
Definition: has little chance of being the case or coming about
Antonyms: improbable, unlikely
Definition: not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
Main entry: likely
Definition: within the realm of credibility
Usage: not a very likely excuse
Antonyms: incredible, unbelievable
Definition: beyond belief or understanding
Main entry: potential, likely
Definition: expected to become or be; in prospect
Usage: potential clients
Antonyms: retrospective
Definition: concerned with or related to the past