amerikai:
brit:
1. Something or somebody considered likely.
1. Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring
Rain is likely later this afternoon.
2. (as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable
He is likely to succeed at anything he tries.
3. Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential
Jones is a likely candidate for management.
4. Plausible; within the realm of credibility
not a very likely excuse.
5. Promising; apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome
a likely topic for investigation.
6. Attractive; pleasant
found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic.
7. Similar; like; alike.
1. Similarly.
2. Probably.
Likely he’ll win the election in this economy.