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likeliness vs likely

likely vs likeliness

likeliness is a noun but likely is not a noun.

likeliness is not an adjective while likely is an adjective.

likeliness is not an adverb while likely is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
likeliness Yes No No No
likely No Yes No Yes
likeliness (noun) likely (noun)
the probability of a specified outcome
likeliness (adjective) likely (adjective)
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
within the realm of credibility
expected to become or be; in prospect
likeliness (adverb) likely (adverb)
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
Difference between likeliness and likely

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