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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahyk-lee]
- /ˈlaɪk li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahyk-lee]
- /ˈlaɪk li/
Definitions of likelier word
- adjective likelier probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen. 1
- adjective likelier seeming like truth, fact, or certainty; reasonably to be believed or expected; believable: a likely story. 1
- adjective likelier seeming to fulfill requirements or expectations; apparently suitable: a likely place for a restaurant. 1
- adjective likelier showing promise of achievement or excellence; promising: a fine, likely young man. 1
- adverb likelier probably: We will likely stay home this evening. 1
- noun likelier Comparative form of likely. 1
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Origin of likelier
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English likli < Old Norse līkligr. See like1, -ly
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Parts of speech for Likelier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
likelier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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