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likely
adjective /ˈlaɪ.kli/Definition
B1 describes something that will probably happen or is expected: Do remind me because I'm likely to forget. What's the likely outcome of this whole business? I suppose that might happen but it's not very likely. [+ that] It's quite likely that we'll be in Spain this time next year. → Opposite unlikelyPossible and probable
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