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promising vs likely

likely vs promising

promising and likely both are adjectives.

promising is not an adverb while likely is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
promising No Yes No No
likely No Yes No Yes
promising (adjective) likely (adjective)
likely to turn out well in the future has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
showing possibility of achievement or excellence within the realm of credibility
expected to become or be; in prospect
promising (adverb) likely (adverb)
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
Difference between promising and likely

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