Likely and Next

Likely

Likely adjective - Having a high chance of occurring.

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

Nearby Word: like

Next

Next adjective - Being the one that comes immediately after another.

Likely and next are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Likely" instead an adjective "Next".

Both words in one sentence

  • At least one member of the political party "Slip To The Future," says that they believe that the Kig-Yar (Jackals) will likely have the next council seat after the humans get a seat, instead of the Sangheli.
  • Useful Notes / The British Royal Family However, it is very likely that she will be the next person to be created Princess Royal, as the eldest daughter of a future Sovereign.
  • Video Game / Freedom Planet 2 This means a version for their next console, the Nintendo Switch, is highly likely following sometime after.The first official trailer for the game can be found here.
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