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 Like·ly, a. [Compar. Likelier superl. Likeliest.]
 1. Worthy of belief; probable; credible; as, a likely story.
    It seems likely that he was in hope of being busy and conspicuous.   --Johnson.
 2. Having probability; having or giving reason to expect; -- followed by the infinitive; as, it is likely to rain.
 3. Similar; like; alike. [Obs.]
 4. Such as suits; good-looking; pleasing; agreeable; handsome.
 5. Having such qualities as make success probable; well adapted to the place; promising; as, a likely young man; a likely servant.