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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 likeliest word
- adjective likeliest probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen. 1
- adjective likeliest seeming like truth, fact, or certainty; reasonably to be believed or expected; believable: a likely story. 1
- adjective likeliest seeming to fulfill requirements or expectations; apparently suitable: a likely place for a restaurant. 1
- adjective likeliest showing promise of achievement or excellence; promising: a fine, likely young man. 1
- adverb likeliest probably: We will likely stay home this evening. 1
- noun likeliest Superlative form of likely. 1
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Origin of likeliest
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 Likeliest
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determiner
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likeliest 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 about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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