probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen.
seeming like truth, fact, or certainty; reasonably to be believed or expected; believable: a likely story.
seeming to fulfill requirements or expectations; apparently suitable: a likely place for a restaurant.
showing promise of achievement or excellence; promising: a fine, likely young man.
—adverb
probably: We will likely stay home this evening.
Origin: 1250–1300; Middle English likli < Old Norse līkligr. See like1, -ly