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liable vs likely

likely vs liable

liable and likely both are adjectives.

liable is not an adverb while likely is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
liable No Yes No No
likely No Yes No Yes
liable (adjective) likely (adjective)
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
held legally responsible within the realm of credibility
(often followed by `to') likely to be affected with expected to become or be; in prospect
subject to legal action
liable (adverb) likely (adverb)
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
Difference between liable and likely

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