Word for possible or likely

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likely | possible |

As adjectives the difference between likely and possible

is that likely is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring while possible is able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.

As nouns the difference between likely and possible

is that likely is something or somebody considered likely while possible is a possible one.

As an adverb likely

is similarly.

Other Comparisons: What’s the difference?

likely

English

Adjective

(en-adj)

probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring

Rain is likely later this afternoon.

probable

They are likely to become angry with him.

*{{quote-news, year=2013, date=April 9, author=Andrei Lankov, title=Stay Cool. Call North Korea’s Bluff., work=New York Times citation, passage=People who talk about an imminent possibility of war seldom pose this question: What would North Korea’s leadership get from unleashing a war that they are likely to lose in weeks, if not days?}}

appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential

Jones is a likely candidate for management.

plausible; Within the realm of credibility

not a very likely excuse.

* {{quote-news, year=2011
, date=December 19
, author=Kerry Brown
, title=Kim Jong-il obituary
, work=The Guardian
citation
, page=
, passage=The DPRK propagated an extraordinary tale of his birth occurring on Mount Baekdu, one of Korea’s most revered sites, being accompanied by shooting stars in the sky. It is more likely that he was born in a small village in the USSR, while his father was serving as a Soviet-backed general during the second world war.}}

promising; Apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome

a likely topic for investigation.

attractive; pleasant

found a likely spot under a shady tree for the picnic.

Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined.

He is likely to succeed at anything he tries.

* {{quote-news, year=2011
, date=November 3
, author=Chris Bevan
, title=Rubin Kazan 1 — 0 Tottenham
, work=BBC Sport
citation
, page=
, passage=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.}}

(obsolete) Similar; like; alike.

(Spenser)

Adverb

(en adverb)

(obsolete) Similarly.

Probably.

*, chapter=1, title= Mr. Pratt’s Patients, chapter=1
, passage=Thinks I to myself, “Sol, you’re run off your course again. This is a rich man’s summer ‘cottage’ and if you don’t look out there’s likely to be some nice, lively dog taking an interest in your underpinning.”}}

Usage notes

* As an adverb, likely is often preceded by a modifier such as (most) or (quite).
* Some usage guides consider adverbial likely» — instead of »probably — to be poor style and an artificial, sometimes pretentious way to imply a sense of erudition. One can also opt for the somewhat rarer adverbial form likelily.

Noun

(likelies)

Something or somebody considered likely.

possible

English

Adjective

(en-adj)

(usually, not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.

*, title=(The Celebrity), chapter=8
, passage=The humor of my proposition appealed more strongly to Miss Trevor than I had looked for, and from that time forward she became her old self again;

(comparable) Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

* {{quote-book, 1901, Louis Freeland Smith, The Public, volume=4, page=438, pageurl=http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=inu.30000080738168&page=search;seq=444;view=image;num=438, passage=And success in minor degree, in the sense in which he uses the term «success,» is only somewhat more possible than success in winning the White House chair.}}

* {{quote-news, 1993, September 10, Lee Michael Katz, Expectant Mideast hopes to bear twin peace deals, USA Today, page=2A citation, passage=Peace between Israel and the Arab countries is «more possible than any time before,» says ex-Arab League U.N. ambassador Clovis Maskoud. }}

* {{quote-magazine, date=2013-06-29, volume=407, issue=8842, page=72-3, magazine=(The Economist), title= A punch in the gut
, passage=Mostly, the microbiome is beneficial. It helps with digestion and enables people to extract a lot more calories from their food than would otherwise be possible . Research over the past few years, however, has implicated it in diseases from atherosclerosis to asthma to autism.}}

Being considered, e.g. for a position.

Derived terms

* as much as possible
* ASAP (as soon as possible)
* possibly

Antonyms

* (able but not certain to happen) certain, inevitable, impossible
* (capable of being done) impossible

Noun

(en noun)

A possible one

(colloquial, rare) A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.

Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales.

(rare) A particular event that may happen.

Synonyms

* possibility
* option

Antonyms

* impossible
* no-go

Statistics

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I’m trying to word the sentence below. Here are all the ways I can think of. What is the difference between them? I think that some of them have positive connotations and others have negative connotations. In my sentence, obviously, the connotations are supposed to be negative. Anyway, which option should I use and why?

We’re taking a big risk here. Ι promised Person A that Person B has got the money. However, it is likely that Person B hasn’t got the money yet.

We’re taking a big risk here. Ι promised Person A that Person B has got the money. However, it is possible that Person B hasn’t got the money yet.

We’re taking a big risk here. Ι promised Person A that Person B has got the money. However, probably, Person B hasn’t got the money yet.

We’re taking a big risk here. Ι promised Person A that Person B has got the money. However, there is a (good) chance that Person B hasn’t got the money yet.

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Which option(s) do you think is/are correct? Have you checked the definitions of «likely» and «possible» in a dictionary?

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Ok well number 3 is wrong. The other three are all possible depending on what you want to say.

(sorry Florantia, cross posted)

Which option(s) do you think is/are correct? Have you checked the definitions of «likely» and «possible» in a dictionary?

Likely and possible seem to have neutral connotations. There is a good chance is positive, I think. I’m not sure about probably.

I looked at those threads, but none of them seems to really explain the difference.

The terms are all vague, so they can’t be precisely ordered like a set of numbers.
A good chance is more specific and higher in % than just a chance. Likely and probably are similar ranges (often above ~50%) and possibly is usually associated with lower numbers.

Probably and likely are indicative of more likelihood than possibly as Julian S said.
You can’t say «probably that» although you can say «it is probable that.»

Probably and likely are indicative of more likelihood than possibly as Julian S said.
You can’t say «probably that» although you can say «it is probable that.»

Sorry, that was a typo. I meant, «Probably, Person B hasn’t got…» Is that correct?

The terms are all vague, so they can’t be precisely ordered like a set of numbers.
A good chance is more specific and higher in % than just a chance. Likely and probably are similar ranges (often above ~50%) and possibly is usually associated with lower numbers.

In the meantime, I found as likely as not. What % is that?

likely as not
Probably; most likely.
During lunch, you’ll find Mrs. Smith preparing lessons in her office, as likely as not.
Likely as not, we’ll just have to pay a fine since we’re first time offenders.

likely as not
Fig. probably; with an even chance either way. (*Also: as ~.) He will as likely as not arrive without warning.Likely as not, the game will be canceled.

From likely as not

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Модальность likely и possible

Forces on the left tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be likely.

Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be possible.

Отрывок из текста про краш-тест.

Не могу развести слова likely и possible в отношении возможности. Думал, думал и решил просто объединить два предложения в одно: Нагрузки на большие берцовые кости были признаны опасными.

Стоит заострять внимание на неочевидной разнице этих слов и писать тавтологию в одно/два предложения?

Спасибо!

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Eva » Сб июл 28, 2007 18:28

Likely:

having a high probability of occurring or being true : very probable

Possible:

being something that may or may not occur <a possible surprise visit> b : being something that may or may not be true or actual <possible explanation>

Разница очень даже очевидна.

Но живем же, и даже радуемся, вертлявые такие… (с) Джиби

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Macros » Сб июл 28, 2007 18:40

Спасибо!

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Murena » Сб июл 28, 2007 19:47

ИМХО, «весьма вероятны» и «возможны».

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Maksym Kozub » Сб июл 28, 2007 22:44

Murena писал(а):ИМХО, «весьма вероятны» и «возможны».

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hawkwind » Вс июл 29, 2007 03:40

+1 . возможны=менее вероятны

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Dmitrij Kornev » Вт июл 31, 2007 00:09

Чуть не из той оперы, но все же: в системе МСФО разделяются probable и possivle. Первое — если шансов больше половины, т.е. скорее да, чем нет (в официальном русском переводе «вероятно»). Второе — скорее нет, чем да (в русском переводе «возможно»).

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Possible vs Likely — What’s the Difference?

Likely

Possible

Definitions

Definition as Noun

something that can be done
an applicant who might be suitable

Definition as Adjective

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
within the realm of credibility
expected to become or be; in prospect
likely but not certain to be or become true or real

Definition as Adjective

capable of happening or existing
existing in possibility

Definition as Adverb

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

Definition as Adverb

Examples

«these services are likely to be available to us all before long»; «she is likely to forget»; «a likely place for a restaurant»; «the broken limb is likely to fall»; «rain is likely«; «a likely topic for investigation»; «likely candidates for the job»

«not a very likely excuse»

«potential clients»

«a likely result»; «he foresaw a probable loss»

«He is probably out of the country»; «in all likelihood we are headed for war»

«a breakthrough may be possible next year»; «anything is possible«; «warned of possible consequences»

«a potential problem»; «possible uses of nuclear power»

«politics is the art of the possible«

Parts of Speech

Likely vs potential
Likely vs probable
Likely vs probably
Likely vs in all likelihood
Likely vs in all probability
Likely vs belike

Possible vs potential
Possible vs probable
Possible vs probably
Possible vs in all likelihood
Possible vs in all probability
Possible vs belike

As adjectives the difference between likely and possible

As nouns the difference between likely and possible

As an adverb likely

Other Comparisons: What’s the difference?

likely

English

Adjective

Adverb

Usage notes

Noun

possible

English

Adjective

Derived terms

Antonyms

Noun

Synonyms

Antonyms

Statistics

Модальность likely и possible

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Possible vs Likely — What’s the Difference?

Likely

Possible

Definitions

Definition as Noun

Definition as Noun

Definition as Adjective

Definition as Adjective

Definition as Adverb

Definition as Adverb

Examples

Parts of Speech

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