1. A response that is expected, probable, or anticipated to occur given certain circumstances or conditions
The likely response from the government to this proposal is increased regulation.
A resposta provável do governo a esta proposta é o aumento da regulamentação.
2. An answer or reaction that has a high probability of happening based on past behavior or logical prediction
Her likely response to the criticism was to defend her position strongly.
Sua resposta provável à crítica foi defender sua posição com força.