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likely vs liable

liable vs likely

likely and liable both are adjectives.

likely is an adverb but liable is not an adverb.

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

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