Likely
/ˈlaɪkli/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts6 letters
Definition of Likely
noun
adjective
- Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring
"Rain is likely later this afternoon."
- (as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable
"He is likely to succeed at anything he tries."
- Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential
"Jones is a likely candidate for management."
- Plausible; within the realm of credibility
"not a very likely excuse."
- Promising; apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome
"a likely topic for investigation."
Anagrams of Likely
No exact anagrams found for "likely". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
l1
i1
k5
e1
l1
y4
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Likely
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Likely"
Likely is a 6-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Likely" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "likely" is a medium-scoring word.