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likely vs unlikely

unlikely vs likely

likely and unlikely both are adjectives.

likely is an adverb but unlikely is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
likely No Yes No Yes
unlikely No Yes No No
likely (adjective) unlikely (adjective)
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about has little chance of being the case or coming about
within the realm of credibility not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
expected to become or be; in prospect having a probability too low to inspire belief
likely (adverb) unlikely (adverb)
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
Difference between likely and unlikely

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