likely

ˈlaɪkli
likelierlikeliest
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Translation of likely into German,

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Adjective

1.

expectation

expected to do something
  • She is likely to win the competition.Sie wird voraussichtlich den Wettbewerb gewinnen.
2.

probability

having a high chance of happening
  • It is likely to rain today.Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass es heute regnet.
3.

suitability

Rare
suitable or appropriate for a purpose
Rare
  • He is a likely candidate for the job.Er ist ein geeigneter Kandidat für den Job.

Adverb

probability

probably or almost certainly
  • It will likely rain tomorrow..Es wird wahrscheinlich morgen regnen
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Expressions with likely: examples in English and translations in German

unglaubwürdige Geschichte
He said he forgot, but that's a likely story.
wahrscheinlicher
It is more likely to rain tomorrow.
höchstwahrscheinlich
am wahrscheinlichsten
She will most likely arrive by noon.
unwahrscheinlich
nicht wahrscheinlich
It's not likely that it will rain today.
mehr als wahrscheinlich
sehr wahrscheinlich
It will more than likely rain tomorrow.
äußerst unwahrscheinlich
so gut wie ausgeschlossen
It is hardly likely that he will come.

Synonyms and analogies of likely in English

Examples of likely in a sentence

  • The weather is likely to improve by tomorrow.
  • The likely outcome is a win for our team.
  • She is the most likely candidate for the job.
  • She is a likely choice for the scholarship.
  • This is a likely spot for the new store.
  • She will likely attend the meeting.

Translations of "likely" in Context ordered by category and frequency

wahrscheinlichadj./adv.

The potential benefits of this investment will likely materialize down the road.

Die potenziellen Vorteile dieser Investition werden sich wahrscheinlich in Zukunft zeigen.

höchstwahrscheinlichadv.

A presentation will more than likely boost our chances of winning the contract.

Eine Präsentation wird höchstwahrscheinlich unsere Chancen erhöhen, den Auftrag zu gewinnen.

vermutlichadj./adv.

These media scandals are likely an iceberg phenomenon of political malpractice.

Diese Medienskandale sind vermutlich nur die Spitze des Eisbergs politischen Fehlverhaltens.

voraussichtlichadj./adv.

With that extra funding, our team will likely remain in advantage.

Mit dieser zusätzlichen Finanzierung wird unser Team voraussichtlich im Vorteil bleiben.

sicheradj./adv.

But that the price amounted to several millions is more than likely.

Aber dass der Preis mehrere Millionen betrug, gilt als sicher.

geeignetadj.

It is likely well adapted to all northern highbush production areas.

Es ist wahrscheinlich gut für alle nördlichen Highbush-Produktionsgebiete geeignet.

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likely: Examples and translations in context

The fierce wind would likely knock down any flimsy structures along the coast.

Der heftige Wind würde wahrscheinlich alle flimsy Strukturen entlang der Küste umwerfen.

The outdated factory is beyond help and will likely be shut down soon.

Die veraltete Fabrik ist hoffnungslos und wird wahrscheinlich bald geschlossen.

The judge will likely dismiss the case for lack of evidence.

Der Richter wird den Fall wahrscheinlich wegen Mangels an Beweisen abweisen.

Her friends whispered excitedly, knowing wedding bells were likely imminent.

Ihre Freunde flüsterten aufgeregt, weil die Hochzeit wahrscheinlich kurz bevorstand.

If we work through the plan carefully, it will likely succeed.

Wenn wir den Plan sorgfältig durchgehen, wird er wahrscheinlich erfolgreich sein.

If the content isn't captivating, I'll likely switch off.

Wenn der Inhalt nicht fesselnd ist, werde ich wahrscheinlich geistig abschalten.

It seems likely that she will accept the job offer.

Es scheint wahrscheinlich, dass sie das Jobangebot annehmen wird.

The new tax policy will likely raise an outcry among small businesses.

Die neue Steuerpolitik wird wahrscheinlich einen Aufschrei unter kleinen Unternehmen auslösen.

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most likelymore likelynot likelymore than likely
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