likely

1. (as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable.Examples: "Do you think there's likely to be snow?"; "He is likely to succeed at anything he tries."; "In truth, Tottenham never really looked like taking all three points and this defeat means they face a battle to reach the knockout stages - with their next home game against PAOK Salonika on 30 November likely to prove decisive."Synonyms: liableinfinitivewith-to

2. (archaic) Attractive; pleasant.Examples: "I found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic."archaic

3. (obsolete) Similar; like; alike.Examples: "For love is a celestiall harmonie Of likely harts composed of starres concent"obsolete