| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| likely | (adjective) has a good chance of being the case or of coming about | - |
| (adjective) within the realm of credibility | - | |
| (adjective) expected to become or be; in prospect | Synonyms: potential | |
| unlikely | (adjective) has little chance of being the case or coming about | - |
| (adjective) not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred | Synonyms: improbable | |
| (adjective) having a probability too low to inspire belief | Synonyms: improbable, unbelievable, unconvincing |