Likely
Likely adverb - By reasonable assumption.
Usage example: the picnic will likely be cancelled if the storm continues
Reasonably and likely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reasonably" instead an adverb "Likely".
Nearby Word: like
Reasonably
Reasonably adverb - With good reason or courtesy.
Likely and reasonably are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Likely" instead an adverb "Reasonably".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- More likely reasons are to avoid regurgitation/inhalation of vomit, and to have the operating zone reasonably clean in cases of intestinal surgery.
Source: No Dead Body Poops - You must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions which you can reasonably foresee would be likely to injure your neighbour.
Source: Useful Notes / The Common Law -
It's reasonably easy to imagine that Voldemort would likely just imperius a muggle or turn the potion clear to check, as he does in Deathly Hallows.
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