Likely and Maybe

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Likely adverb - By reasonable assumption.

Usage example: the picnic will likely be cancelled if the storm continues

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Maybe and likely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maybe" instead an adverb "Likely".

Nearby Word: like

Maybe adverb - It is possible.

Usage example: maybe we can make it to the concert, if we hurry

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Likely and maybe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Likely" instead an adverb "Maybe".

Instead, he leaves town, heading for the West Coast where he's less likely to be recognized, maybe to teach the law.

Source: Literature / The Rainmaker
A Disney Channel Original Movie made these days will likely feature one, or more, or several stars from the channel's original series, and maybe similar directors or writers.

Source: Production Posse
Given the regularity, it likely contains stimulants similar to caffeine (maybe even caffeine itself).

Source: Literature / Death Or Glory

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