At first sight
Likely and at first sight are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Likely" instead an adverb phrase "At first sight".
Likely
Likely adverb - By reasonable assumption.
At first sight and likely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "At first sight" instead an adverb "Likely".
Nearby Word: like
Both terms in one sentence
- Loads and Loads of Characters Love at First Sight: If a marriage isn't arranged for political reasons it's likely to be the result of this; Cato and Marcia Philippa for one example, and Octavian and Livia for another.
Source: Literature / Masters of Rome -
When done with middle-aged or older actors in the title roles, it just doesn't make sense.Your opinion of the play is also likely to be shaped by whether you can accept the Love at First Sight premise at face value.
Source: Theatre / Romeo and Juliet
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