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Hyphenation of likely

How to hyphenate likely

Because it is a word with a single syllable, likely is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

likely
Syllables Count
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Characters Count
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Alpha-numeric Characters Count
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: likely

Definitions of likely

likely is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Something or somebody considered likely.

Definition 1 as adjective

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

    Example: Rain is likely later this afternoon.

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

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

  • adjective
    Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential

    Example: Jones is a likely candidate for management.

  • adjective
    Plausible; within the realm of credibility

    Example: not a very likely excuse.

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

    Example: a likely topic for investigation.

  • adjective
    Attractive; pleasant

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

  • adjective
    Similar; like; alike.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.