When to use be likely to?

Be likely to allows us to express a probable action: It’s likely to rain tomorrow. It is probably going to rain tomorrow. Is Bob likely to come?

How can we use likely to & unlikely to?

Likely and unlikely are adjectives. If something is likely to happen or if it’s likely that something will happen, it means that it will probably happen or that it is expected to happen. If something is is unlikely to happen or if it’s unlikely that something will happen, it means that it probably won’t happen.

Will likely grammar?

Either is correct. However, “I likely will call her” is rarely used. It is more common to hear, “I will likely call her.” Keep in mind, this is very formal speech, even in the latter.

Where to put likely?

In American English, and more and more in British English, likely is used as a mid-position adverb (like probably in British English), most commonly between will and a main verb: The new regulations will likely result in many people losing their jobs.

Is it likelier or more likely?

An adverb usage would be something like: That is likelier a stolen hat. / He likelier went to the store. I almost always use “more” and “most” no matter whether “likely” is an adjective or adverb: That is the more likely option. That is more likely a stolen hat. / He more likely went to the store.

Does likely mean yes?

adjective. You use likely to indicate that something is probably the case or will probably happen in a particular situation. Experts say a “yes” vote is still the likely outcome.

What’s another word for very likely?

What is another word for very likely?

plausible	believable
credible	likely
probable	reasonable
persuasive	possible
conceivable	tenable

What is difference between unlikely and likely?

Unlikely means there’s a small chance that an event will happen. Likely means there’s a big chance that an event will happen.

What is difference between likely and probably?

The confusion over these two words stems mostly from people’s use of likely to mean probably. Likely can be an adverb as well, but its distinguishing feature is that it often acts as an adjective, a function probably cannot perform. When it acts as an adjective, likely must describe something.

Which parts of speech is likely?

Likely is sometimes described as an adjective that looks like an adverb but it actually is an adverb too. As an adjective, it has the meaning of ‘probably going to happen’ or ‘probably true’, as in ‘The most likely cause of the fire was a discarded cigarette end’.

What is example of very likely?

It is very likely that all the better will be coming. Very likely complaining was not being existing. Though very likely we shall be killed. It is very likely that this attempt will succeed.

What does will likely mean?

1 : having a high probability of occurring or being true : very probable rain is likely today. 2 : apparently qualified : suitable a likely place. 3 : reliable, credible a likely enough story. 4 : promising a likely candidate.

What is the difference between be likely and likely to?

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How do you use likely and unlikely in a sentence?

If something is likely to happen or if it’s likely that something will happen, it means that it will probably happen or that it is expected to happen. If something is is unlikely to happen or if it’s unlikely that something will happen, it means that it probably won’t happen. ➪ It is likely/unlikely that + clause (subject + verb …)

What are the 14 rules of English grammar?

The 14 Grammar Rules Most Likely to be Tested Rule 1 – Subject-Verb Agreement Rule 2 – Noun-Pronoun Agreement Rule 3 – Pronoun Subjects & Objects Rule 4 – Pronoun Consistency Rule 5 – Correct Tense Rule 6 – Adjectives & adverbs Rule 7 – Parallel Construction Rule 8 – Run-on Sentences & Sentence Fragments