English Dictionary

likely

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈlaɪkli/

形容詞

叙述用法 不定詞 to不定詞 廃用

probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring / (as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable

日本語の意味

可能性が高い / ～そうな / 見込みがある

It's likely that the meeting will be postponed due to the storm.

嵐のため、会議は延期される可能性が高い。

意味（1）

probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring

Rain is likely later this afternoon.

意味（2）

(as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable

They are likely to become angry with him.

意味（3）

appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential

Jones is a likely candidate for management.

意味（4）

plausible; within the realm of credibility

not a very likely excuse.

意味（5）

promising; apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome

a likely topic for investigation.

意味（6）

attractive; pleasant

I found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic.

意味（7）

(obsolete) Similar; like; alike.

For love is a celestiall harmonie Of likely harts composed of starres concent

likelier （ comparative ）

more likely （ comparative ）

likeliest （ superlative ）

most likely （ superlative ）