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likely
[ˈlaɪkli]
adjective/adverb
provável
1.
(adjective) such as might be expected; seeming to be true or probable
It is likely that it will rain tomorrow.
É provável que chova amanhã.
2.
(adjective) suitable or appropriate; promising
He is a likely candidate for the position.
Ele é um candidato promissor para a posição.
3.
(adverb) in all probability; probably
They will most likely arrive at noon.
Eles provavelmente chegarão ao meio-dia.
Synonyms
probable
plausible
expected
promising
probable
feasible
Antonyms
unlikely
improbable
doubtful
unpromising
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
provável
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
provável/é capaz
colloquial: 'é capaz' sometimes used informally
São Paulo
provável
standard usage
Portugal
provável
standard usage; also 'é capaz' in informal speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
most likely
as likely as not
likely story (expression of disbelief)
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