Likely
Likely adverb - By reasonable assumption.
Usage example: the picnic will likely be cancelled if the storm continues
Potentially and likely are semantically related In some cases you can use "Potentially" instead an adverb "Likely".
Nearby Word: like
Potentially
Potentially adverb - With a possibility of becoming actual.
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Synonyms for Potentially
Likely and potentially are semantically related in conceivably topic. You can use "Likely" instead an adverb "Potentially".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- apparently and likely
- apparently and potentially
- presumably and likely
- presumably and potentially
- probably and likely
- probably and potentially
- doubtless and likely
- doubtless and potentially
- possibly and likely
- possibly and potentially
- in all likelihood and likely
- in all likelihood and potentially
- in all probability and likely
- in all probability and potentially
Both words in one sentence
- She repeatedly explains that as she'll only marry someone as strong as her, he's better off loving a mortal woman instead of potentially killing himself trying to accomplish a likely impossible goal.
Source: Secret Test of Character -
While about half of Nagi's group could potentially count, Takahata-sensei and Graf Wilhelm are likely two very good examples.
Source: Cool Old Guy -
The god-princesses Celestia and Luna command the Sun and the Moon respectively, so they most likely have this power as well, potentially considerably magnified.
Source: Light 'em Up
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