Likely and Not likely

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Likely adjective - Having a high chance of occurring.

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Not likely is an antonym for likely.

Nearby Word: like

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Likely is an antonym for not likely in not probable topic.

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Not likely and Likely. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/likely/not_likely

Likely & Not likely. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/likely/not_likely>.

Not likely or Likely. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/likely/not_likely.

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