How do you use "likely" in a sentence?

Rain is likely this afternoon, so bring an umbrella. She's the most likely candidate for the job. Would you do that again?' 'Not likely!

likely

Q: What does "likely" mean?

Probable; probably going to happen Likely indicates that something is probable or expected to happen. It can be used as an adjective (a likely outcome) or an adverb (most likely). 'Not likely!' is an emphatic way of saying no. The comparative forms are 'more likely' and 'most likely.'

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Meaning: Probable; probably going to happen

可能的，大概

probable, probablemente

ありそうな、おそらく

~할 것 같은, 아마

Likely indicates that something is probable or expected to happen. It can be used as an adjective (a likely outcome) or an adverb (most likely). 'Not likely!' is an emphatic way of saying no. The comparative forms are 'more likely' and 'most likely.'

likely表示某事是可能的或预期会发生的。它可以用作形容词（可能的结果）或副词（很可能）。'Not likely!'是表示拒绝的强调说法。比较级形式是'more likely'和'most likely'。

Likely indica que algo es probable o se espera que suceda. Se puede usar como adjetivo (un resultado probable) o adverbio (muy probablemente). «Not likely!» es una forma enfática de decir no. Las formas comparativas son «more likely» y «most likely».

likelyは、何かが起こりそう、または予想されることを示します。形容詞（ありそうな結果）または副詞（おそらく）として使えます。「Not likely!」は強調したノーの言い方です。比較級は「more likely」と「most likely」です。

Likely는 무언가가 일어날 가능성이 높거나 예상된다는 것을 나타냅니다. 형용사(a likely outcome)나 부사(most likely)로 쓸 수 있습니다. 'Not likely!'는 강하게 거절하는 표현입니다. 비교급은 'more likely', 최상급은 'most likely'입니다.

Examples

Rain is likely this afternoon, so bring an umbrella.
今天下午可能会下雨，所以带把伞吧。
Es probable que llueva esta tarde, así que trae un paraguas.
今日の午後は雨が降りそうなので、傘を持っていってください。
오늘 오후에 비가 올 것 같으니 우산을 가져가세요.
She's the most likely candidate for the job.
她是这份工作最有可能的人选。
Es la candidata más probable para el trabajo.
彼女はその仕事の最有力候補です。
그녀가 그 직책의 가장 유력한 후보입니다.
Would you do that again?' 'Not likely!
你还会再那样做吗？''不太可能！
¿Lo harías otra vez? ¡Ni hablar!
「またそれをしますか？」「まさか！」
다시 그렇게 하시겠어요?' '절대 안 하죠!

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old Norse 'līkligr' meaning 'having the appearance of', from 'līkr' (body, form). Originally meant 'having a similar body or form', then broadened to mean probable.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal