GrammarlikelyThe adverb likely is often used with a word such as most, more, or very:We will most likely see him later.In informal English, likely is sometimes used on its own:We will likely see him later. He said that he would likely run for President.Idioms
very probably As likely as not she's forgotten all about it. The illness was caused, most likely, by a virus.
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used to disagree strongly with a statement or suggestion Me? Join the army? Not likely!
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