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likely

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "likely" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

likely

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likely is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, likely is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflikely

1noun
  • Something or somebody considered likely.
1adjective
  • Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring

    Example: "Rain is likely later this afternoon."

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

    Example: "He is likely to succeed at anything he tries."

  • Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential

    Example: "Jones is a likely candidate for management."

  • Plausible; within the realm of credibility

    Example: "not a very likely excuse."

  • Promising; apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome

    Example: "a likely topic for investigation."

  • Attractive; pleasant

    Example: "found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic."

  • Similar; like; alike.

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