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Discourse vs Likely - What's the difference?

discourse | likely |


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

is that discourse is (obsolete) dealing; transaction while likely is (obsolete) similarly.

As nouns the difference between discourse and likely

is that discourse is (uncountable|archaic) verbal exchange, conversation while likely is something or somebody considered likely.

As a verb discourse

is to engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.

As an adjective likely is

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

As an adverb likely is

(obsolete) similarly.

Likely vs Impossible - What's the difference?

likely | impossible |


As adjectives the difference between likely and impossible

is that likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring while impossible is not possible; not able to be done or happen.

As nouns the difference between likely and impossible

is that likely is something or somebody considered likely while impossible is an impossibility.

As an adverb likely

is (obsolete) similarly.

Easy vs Likely - What's the difference?

easy | likely |


As adjectives the difference between easy and likely

is that easy is comfortable; at ease while likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.

As adverbs the difference between easy and likely

is that easy is in a relaxed or casual manner while likely is similarly.

As nouns the difference between easy and likely

is that easy is something that is easy while likely is something or somebody considered likely.

As a verb easy

is to easy-oar (stop rowing.

Likely vs Properly - What's the difference?

likely | properly |


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

is that likely is (obsolete) similarly while properly is (obsolete) individually; in one's own manner.

As adverbs the difference between likely and properly

is that likely is (obsolete) similarly while properly is in a proper manner.

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 Predictably - What's the difference?

likely | predictably |


As adverbs the difference between likely and predictably

is that likely is (obsolete) similarly while predictably is in a manner that can be expected or anticipated.

As an adjective likely

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

As a noun likely

is something or somebody considered likely.

Suggestive vs Likely - What's the difference?

suggestive | likely |


As adjectives the difference between suggestive and likely

is that suggestive is tending to suggest or imply 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 Often - What's the difference?

likely | often |


As adverbs the difference between likely and often

is that likely is similarly while often is frequently, many times.

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 Almost - What's the difference?

likely | almost |


As adverbs the difference between likely and almost

is that likely is similarly while almost is very close to, but not quite.

As nouns the difference between likely and almost

is that likely is something or somebody considered likely while almost is something or someone that doesn't quite make it.

As an adjective likely

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

Likely vs Presumably - What's the difference?

likely | presumably |


As adverbs the difference between likely and presumably

is that likely is (obsolete) similarly while presumably is able to be sensibly presumed.

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 Unlike - What's the difference?

likely | unlike |


As adjectives the difference between likely and unlike

is that likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring while unlike is not like; dissimilar; diverse; having no resemblance.

As an adverb likely

is (obsolete) similarly.

As a noun likely

is something or somebody considered likely.

As a preposition unlike is

differently from; not in a like or similar manner.

As a verb unlike is

to dislike.

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