likely
Translation
likely, probable
Examples
It's likely to rain tomorrow.
It's likely to rain tomorrow.
She is the likely winner.
She is the likely winner.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) is likely ((to-inf)) to be probable to do sth. She is likely to win.
It is likely ((that ...)) it is probable that... It is likely that it will rain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: probable, possible; Antonyms: unlikely, improbable
Etymology
From Old Norse 'líkligr', from 'líkr' (like). So, 'like-ly' means 'having the appearance of' being true or happening.
Memory Tips
Think 'it looks *like* it will happen'.