B1 If something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected:
[ + that ] It's quite likely that we'll be in Spain this time next year.
Opposite
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- Children from an underprivileged family background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime.
- She made a rough estimate of the likely cost.
- Disney's latest production looks likely to be their most successful ever.
- It is likely that the suspects have left the country by now.
- The study showed that one in twelve women is likely to develop breast cancer.
