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Likely

ˈlaɪkli
Ekstremt Vanlig
400 - 500
400 - 500
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.

Likely -

Probable or expected to happen; likely to occur

Eksempel: It's likely that it will rain tomorrow.
Bruk: formalKontekst: weather forecasts, predictions
Merk: This is the most common meaning of 'likely' and is used to express the probability of something happening.

Having a high probability of being true or correct

Eksempel: She is the likely candidate for the promotion.
Bruk: formalKontekst: decision-making, selection processes
Merk: In this context, 'likely' is used to indicate the most probable or suitable option.

In all likelihood; probably

Eksempel: He will likely arrive late as usual.
Bruk: informalKontekst: casual conversations
Merk: This informal usage is common in everyday speech to indicate a high probability without sounding overly formal.

Synonymer for Likely

probable

Probable means likely to happen or be true.
Eksempel: It is probable that it will rain tomorrow.
Merk: Probable is often used in more formal contexts than likely.

possible

Possible means capable of happening or being true.
Eksempel: It is possible that she will arrive late.
Merk: Possible implies that something could happen but is not certain, whereas likely suggests a higher degree of certainty.

plausible

Plausible means seeming reasonable or probable.
Eksempel: The explanation seems plausible based on the evidence.
Merk: Plausible is used to describe something that appears to be true or valid based on available information, similar to likely but with a focus on reasonableness.

Likelys uttrykk og vanlige setninger

Most likely

This phrase indicates a high probability or strong possibility of something happening.
Eksempel: She will most likely be late for the meeting.
Merk: The addition of 'most' emphasizes a higher likelihood compared to just 'likely.'

Likely story

This phrase is used sarcastically to express disbelief or skepticism about someone's explanation or excuse.
Eksempel: He said he didn't eat the last cookie, but 'likely story' - his crumbs are all over the table.
Merk: The phrase 'likely story' is a complete expression with a specific sarcastic connotation, different from the neutral term 'likely.'

Highly likely

This phrase suggests a very strong possibility or probability of something happening.
Eksempel: It is highly likely that the company will announce a merger soon.
Merk: Similar to 'most likely,' 'highly likely' emphasizes a very high likelihood compared to just 'likely.'

Likely outcome

This phrase refers to the expected or probable result of a situation or event.
Eksempel: Based on the current situation, a decrease in sales is the likely outcome.
Merk: The term 'outcome' specifies the result, making the phrase more focused on the end result than just 'likely.'

Unlikely

This word suggests a low probability or a small chance of something happening.
Eksempel: It is unlikely that it will rain tomorrow.
Merk: While 'unlikely' is the opposite of 'likely,' it specifically conveys improbability rather than just neutrality.

Likely lads

This phrase refers to young men who are perceived as having potential or expected to achieve success.
Eksempel: The likely lads at the office always come up with creative solutions to problems.
Merk: The term 'likely lads' is a colloquial expression used to describe a specific group, different from the general sense of 'likely.'

More likely than not

This phrase indicates a probability greater than 50%, suggesting a strong possibility of something happening.
Eksempel: More likely than not, she will accept the job offer.
Merk: Adding 'more likely than not' emphasizes a higher probability than just 'likely,' indicating a stronger likelihood.

Likelys hverdags (slang) uttrykk

Likely as not

This phrase is used to indicate something that is probable or expected to happen, with emphasis on the likelihood.
Eksempel: He'll likely as not show up late again.
Merk: The addition of 'as not' adds a casual and conversational tone to the phrase.

Probably

Informal term similar to 'likely', indicating a high probability or likelihood of something happening.
Eksempel: I'll probably see you tomorrow at the party.
Merk: It is a more casual and commonly used term in everyday speech.

Chances are

Expresses the probability or likelihood of a particular outcome occurring.
Eksempel: Chances are, she'll agree to help us with the project.
Merk: It presents a more speculative view compared to a definite statement of likelihood.

Odds are

Implies a high probability or likelihood of something happening, particularly in the context of negative outcomes.
Eksempel: Odds are, he won't be able to make it to the meeting.
Merk: It emphasizes the probability aspect, especially in situations with potential obstacles or negative results.

Bets are

Suggests a strong belief or certainty about a likely event or outcome.
Eksempel: Bets are, she forgot about the appointment.
Merk: The use of 'bets are' conveys a sense of confidence or conviction in the likelihood of the stated event.

In all likelihood

Indicates a high degree of probability or certainty about a particular outcome.
Eksempel: In all likelihood, they will choose the red option.
Merk: It emphasizes a high level of confidence in the prediction compared to a more general statement of likelihood.

Ten to one

Suggests a high likelihood of a particular outcome, often with an emphasis on the odds.
Eksempel: Ten to one, it will rain this weekend.
Merk: This expression typically involves numerical odds to indicate a strong probability rather than a qualitative assessment of likelihood.

Likely - Eksempler

It is likely that it will rain tomorrow.
The likely outcome of the election is still uncertain.
Based on the evidence, it is likely that he committed the crime.

Likelys grammatikk

Likely - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Oppslagsord: likely
Bøyinger
Adjektiv, komparativ (Adjective, comparative): likelier
Adjektiv, superlativ (Adjective, superlative): likeliest
Adjektiv (Adjective): likely
Adverb (Adverb): likely
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
likely inneholder 2 stavelser: like • ly
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈlī-klē
like ly , ˈlī klē (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Likely - Betydning og bruksfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.
likely: 400 - 500 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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