<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>likely, likelier, likeliest: probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen.</li><li>seeming like truth, fact, or certainty; reasonably to be believed or expected; believable: a likely story.</li><li>seeming to fulfill requirements or expectations; apparently suitable: a likely place for a restaurant.</li><li>Synonyms: appropriate.</li><li>showing promise of achievement or excellence; promising: a fine, likely young man.</li></ul><p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>probably: We will likely stay home this evening.</li></ul>