adj. 1 probable, liable, expected Three o'clock is the likely arrival time 2 probable, conceivable, reasonable, credible, plausible, tenable It seemed likely that Holmes would solve the case 3 fitting, able, suitable, probable, seemly, meet, right, proper, qualified, acceptable, appropriate, apposite; favourite, odds-on, favoured, promising Peters is the likely man for the job 4 disposed to, apt to, inclined to, liable to It's likely to rain You're likely to think me mad, but I have my reasons for going.
adv. 5 probably, undoubtedly, indubitably, no doubt, in all probability, Colloq like as not You would most likely say that I am wrong He will very likely win the election.