LIKELY in a Sentence
Learn LIKELY from example sentences; some of them are from classic books. These examples are selected from a corpus with 300,000 sentences, including classic works and current mainstream media. Some sentences also link to their contexts.
420 example sentences for LIKELY, such as:
1. I'll very likely be at home all day.
2. This group is the least likely of the four to win.
3. Experts say a 'yes' vote is still the likely outcome.
4. Young men are more likely to fall victim to violence.
5. I may have wanted more than she was likely to have got.
2. This group is the least likely of the four to win.
3. Experts say a 'yes' vote is still the likely outcome.
4. Young men are more likely to fall victim to violence.
5. I may have wanted more than she was likely to have got.
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Meanings and Examples of LIKELY
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likely
a. has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
a. expected to become or be; in prospect
Classic Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 "They would be likely to agree on some meeting-place beforehand," remarked Holmes.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER VII. LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER VII. LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
2 He's a likely lad, and he's a Christian, which is more than these folk here, in spite o all their praying and preaching.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER III. JOHN FERRIER TALKS WITH THE PROPHET
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER III. JOHN FERRIER TALKS WITH THE PROPHET
3 I'm on the brink of the grave, and I am not likely to lie to you.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
4 If I die to-morrow, as is likely enough, I die knowing that my work in this world is done, and well done.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
Context Highlight In PART II: CHAPTER VI. A CONTINUATION OF THE REMINISCENCES OF JOHN W...
5 On the contrary, from his point of view, any sudden change would be likely to draw attention to himself.
6 Besides, very likely there would be a Grand Ensemble, round the Union Jack, to end with.
7 To a more agreeable adviser, or one from whom he would be more likely to learn, Mr. Harthouse could never be recommended.
8 I may have wanted more than she was likely to have got.
9 Thou art right," said Gurth; "it were ill that Aymer saw the Lady Rowena; and it were worse, it may be, for Cedric to quarrel, as is most likely he would, with this military monk.
10 I am not romantic fool enough to further the fortune, or avert the fate, of one who is likely to be a successful obstacle between me and my wishes.
11 Admit him," said Front-de-Boeuf; "most likely he brings us news from his jovial master.
12 This deficiency was likely to prove perilous in an emergency so critical.
13 but the vast masses seem to be mackerel or herring, and if you're not mackerel or herring yourself you are likely to find very few good fish in the sea.
14 No; he only said he thought it very likely; and I thought so too.
15 The Miss Bertrams' admiration of Mr. Crawford was more rapturous than anything which Miss Crawford's habits made her likely to feel.
Example Sentence: (210 in 15 pages)
1 Children from an underprivileged family background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime.
2 The bush telegraph tells me you're likely to become our new president, John.
3 They are the type of teenagers likely to vandalize phone boxes.
4 This unit auto-senses the mains voltage, and adjusts accordingly, so is most likely to benefit international travellers.
5 I'll very likely be at home all day.
6 Breastfed babies are less likely to fall victim to stomach disorders.
7 Young men are more likely to fall victim to violence.
8 The minister's statement provides reinforcement for the view that tax cuts are likely in the budget.
9 Experts say a 'yes' vote is still the likely outcome.
10 I agree that he was probably killed by a single blow and that wooden mallet on the table seems the likely weapon.
11 The talks between the two leaders look likely to spill over into the weekend.
12 In Western countries girls are far less likely to offend than boys.
13 Research suggests that children whose parents split up are more likely to drop out of high school.
14 This group is the least likely of the four to win.
15 The outer walls looked likely to tumble down in a stiff wind.