Word Finder - likelier

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

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Rain is likely later this afternoon.

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

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He is likely to succeed at anything he tries.

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Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential

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Jones is a likely candidate for management.

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Plausible; within the realm of credibility

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not a very likely excuse.

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Promising; apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome

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a likely topic for investigation.

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Attractive; pleasant

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

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Similar; like; alike.

The greater exposure to sunlight there is, the darker the tan and the likelier the chances of contracting skin cancer, experiencing premature aging, developing rashes and dealing with eye injuries.

For example, when you ignored my first summons" - Fate glared at him - "you made the deterioration of the underworld eighty percent likelier.

In fact, it's likelier that kids of that day were forbidden by proper parents from hanging out at the Globe Theater.

Then I see he's no good and think I'll go and fetch a likelier one.

Disorder as such is likelier than order, quod erat demonstrandum.

There two factors together will help to reduce your stress levels because the easier the activity the likelier you'll be to engage in it.

The more you enjoy yourself while doing it, the likelier that children will enjoy what you write.

Insurance companies consider people with pre existing medical conditions to be likelier to make claims than those who don't have any health issues, and to make costlier claims overall.

In military alliances, however, it is much likelier that when nations choose their friends, they create enemies where there were none before.