Synonyms: likely
Definition: within the realm of credibility
Usage: not a very likely excuse
Similar words: credible, believable
Definition: capable of being believed
Usage: completely credible testimony; credible information
Synonyms: 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
Definition: at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
Usage: he is apt to lose; she is liable to forget
Similar words: probable
Definition: apparently destined
Usage: the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme
Similar words: promising
Definition: showing possibility of achievement or excellence
Usage: a promising young man
Definition: likely but not certain to be or become true or real
Usage: a likely result; he foresaw a probable loss
Similar words: equiprobable
Definition: equally probable
Similar words: presumptive
Definition: having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
Usage: the presumptive heir (or heir apparent)
Similar words: verisimilar
Definition: appearing to be true or real
Usage: a verisimilar tale
Definition: expected to become or be; in prospect
Usage: potential clients
Similar words: prospective
Definition: of or concerned with or related to the future
Usage: prospective earnings; a prospective mother; a prospective bride; the statute is solely prospective in operation