Likely | Mean of likely in English Dictionary

/ˈlaɪkli/

• seeming to be true
1. That seems to be the most likely explanation.
2. He says he bought all that chocolate for his daughter, not himself. A likely story!
• seeming to be right or suited for a purpose
1. This looks like a likely spot for a picnic.
2. They regard him as a likely candidate for the job.
• without much doubt
1. He'll very likely be late.
2. It will most likely rain tomorrow. [=it will probably rain tomorrow]
3. “Will it rain tomorrow?” “Most likely.”
4. She will more than likely not get the job. [=she will very probably not get the job]
5. He will likely [=probably] be late.
6. It will likely rain tomorrow.