likely
More than possible
Likely means probable or expected to happen: Rain is likely this afternoon, She's likely to win.
As an adverb, it means probably: They'll likely arrive late.
A likely candidate or likely suspect is a plausible one.
A likely story is sarcastic—expressing disbelief.
Likely also suggests suitability: a likely spot for a picnic.
Able to convince
- credibleWorthy of acceptance
- conceivableAble to be imagined
- reasonableShowing sound judgment
- feasibleCapable of being done
convincing · realistic · possible · logical · sound · tenable · coherent · sensible
Expected in advance
- foreseeableAble to be anticipated
- predictableAble to be foreseen
- presumedBelieved without certainty
- assumedTaken as true
imminent · impending · inevitable · forthcoming · upcoming · awaited · projected · due
Naturally suited or inclined
- suitableProper for purpose
- fittingSuitable or proper
- qualifiedMeeting necessary standards
- capableHaving required skills
competent · talented · gifted · potential · hopeful · favored · poised · primed
Quantified chance of occurrence
- oddsLikelihood expressed numerically
- chancesProbabilities of occurrence
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
percentage · statistics · betting · predictability · estimation · projection · prospect · anticipation
believable
Able to convince
- credibleWorthy of acceptance
- conceivableAble to be imagined
- reasonableShowing sound judgment
feasible · convincing · realistic · possible · logical · sound · tenable · coherent · sensible · valid
anticipated
Expected in advance
- foreseeableAble to be anticipated
- predictableAble to be foreseen
- presumedBelieved without certainty
assumed · imminent · impending · inevitable · forthcoming · upcoming · awaited · projected · due · slated
apt
Naturally suited or inclined
capable · competent · talented · gifted · potential · hopeful · favored · poised · primed · positioned
probability
Quantified chance of occurrence
- oddsLikelihood expressed numerically
- chancesProbabilities of occurrence
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
forecast · percentage · statistics · betting · predictability · estimation · projection · prospect · anticipation · outlook
- look likeAppear similar to
- most likelyHaving highest probability
- I like youStatement of favorable regard
- would likePolite expression of wanting
- feel likeDesire informally expressed
- like thisIn this fashion
like, alike, unlike, dislike, unlikely, likeness, likelihood, disliked, liken