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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.

Dear vs Likely - What's the difference?

dear | likely |


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

is that dear is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price while likely is (obsolete) similarly.

As adjectives the difference between dear and likely

is that dear is loved; lovable or dear can be severe(ly affected), sore while likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.

As nouns the difference between dear and likely

is that dear is a very kind, loving person while likely is something or somebody considered likely.

As adverbs the difference between dear and likely

is that dear is (obsolete) dearly; at a high price while likely is (obsolete) similarly.

As a verb dear

is (obsolete) to endear.

Estimated vs Likely - What's the difference?

estimated | likely |


As a verb estimated

is (estimate).

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.

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