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Virtually vs Likely - What's the difference?

virtually | likely |


As adverbs the difference between virtually and likely

is that virtually is almost but not quite while likely is (obsolete) similarly.

As an adjective likely is

probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.

As a noun likely is

something or somebody considered likely.

Likely vs Doubtless - What's the difference?

likely | doubtless |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between likely and doubtless

is that likely is (obsolete) similarly while doubtless is (obsolete) free from fear or suspicion.

As adjectives the difference between likely and doubtless

is that likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring while doubtless is characterized by or experiencing no doubt at all, certain; undoubted; undoubting.

As adverbs the difference between likely and doubtless

is that likely is (obsolete) similarly while doubtless is without doubt; very probably, in all likelihood; doubtlessly.

As a noun likely

is something or somebody considered likely.

Likely vs Tenable - What's the difference?

likely | tenable | Related terms |

Likely is a related term of tenable.


As adjectives the difference between likely and tenable

is that likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring while tenable is capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded.

As an adverb likely

is (obsolete) similarly.

As a noun likely

is something or somebody considered likely.

Foreseeable vs Likely - What's the difference?

foreseeable | likely |


As adjectives the difference between foreseeable and likely

is that foreseeable is able to be foreseen or anticipated while likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.

As an adverb likely is

(obsolete) similarly.

As a noun likely is

something or somebody considered likely.

Likely vs Usual - What's the difference?

likely | usual |


As adjectives the difference between likely and usual

is that likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring while usual is most commonly occurring.

As an adverb likely

is (obsolete) similarly.

As a noun likely

is something or somebody considered likely.

Likely vs Imminent - What's the difference?

likely | imminent |


As adjectives the difference between likely and imminent

is that likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring while imminent is about to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.

As an adverb likely

is similarly.

As a noun likely

is something or somebody considered likely.

Similarly vs Likely - What's the difference?

similarly | likely |


As adverbs the difference between similarly and likely

is that similarly is (manner) in a like style or manner while likely is (obsolete) similarly.

As an adjective likely is

probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.

As a noun likely is

something or somebody considered likely.

Akin vs Likely - What's the difference?

akin | likely |


As adjectives the difference between akin and likely

is that akin is (of persons) of the same kin; related by blood while likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.

As an adverb likely is

(obsolete) similarly.

As a noun likely is

something or somebody considered likely.

Set vs Likely - What's the difference?

set | likely |


As a numeral set

is seven.

As an adjective likely is

probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.

As an adverb likely is

(obsolete) similarly.

As a noun likely is

something or somebody considered likely.

Sure vs Likely - What's the difference?

sure | likely |


As adjectives the difference between sure and likely

is that sure is while likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.

As an adverb likely is

(obsolete) similarly.

As a noun likely is

something or somebody considered likely.

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