Definition
- (adjective) Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring “Rain is likely later this afternoon.”
- (adjective) (as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable “He is likely to succeed at anything he tries.”
- (adjective) Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential “Jones is a likely candidate for management.”
- (adjective) Plausible; within the realm of credibility “not a very likely excuse.”
- (adjective) Promising; apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome “a likely topic for investigation.”
- (adjective) Attractive; pleasant “found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic.”
- (adjective) Similar; like; alike.
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Word stats
- Likelier contains 8 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Likelier mean?
Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring
How many letters are in Likelier?
Likelier has 8 letters.
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