Learning language
Translation language
adjective · A2 · often · UK/US

likely

likely

Meaning of likely

English

probably true or expected

Русский

скорее всего произойдёт или окажется правдой

likely

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈlaɪkli/
American English
/ˈlaɪkli/

likely with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом likely

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

9 сочетаний

Скорее всего

Probably
most likely
скорее всего

The missing keys are most likely in my gym bag.

Скорее всего, потерянные ключи в моей спортивной сумке.

Not likely!
Ещё чего!

Not likely! I lent him my car once already.

Ещё чего! Я уже один раз одалживал ему машину.

  • be likely toскорее всего
  • it's likely thatвероятно, что
  • more likelyскорее

Насколько вероятно

How likely
highly likely
весьма вероятно

Rain is highly likely tomorrow, so let's move the picnic.

Завтра весьма вероятен дождь, так что давай перенесём пикник.

a likely explanation
вероятное объяснение

A dead battery is a likely explanation for the silent alarm.

Разряженная батарейка — вероятное объяснение того, почему будильник молчит.

  • less likelyменее вероятно
  • a likely outcomeвероятный исход

likely usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Rain is likely today.

Сегодня вероятен дождь.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Snow is likely in the mountains.

В горах вероятен снег.

likely synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between likely, probable, possible, expected, plausible, and liable

P
🇬🇧English
probable

likely; more formal

A1often

ENIt is probable that the meeting will start late.

possible
🇬🇧English

can happen, but chances may be low

very often

ENIt's possible that he forgot.

E
🇬🇧English
expected

predicted or planned

very often

ENThe expected result is a small profit.

Advanced: broader words

P
🇬🇧English
plausible

seems reasonable and believable

A1rare word

ENThat sounds like a plausible explanation.

L
🇬🇧English
liable

likely to do something bad; formal

rare word

ENHe is liable to get angry when he's tired.

Related words and lists for likely

Questions about this word

likely meaning: what does it mean?

probably true or expected

likely pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

likely is pronounced as /ˈlaɪkli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

likely definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Сегодня вероятен дождь. Translation: Rain is likely today.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn likely in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

Your cookie choice

We use necessary cookies to operate the site. Analytics and marketing technologies are enabled only with your permission. Cookies Policy