probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring / (as predicate, followed by to and infinitive) Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable

Something or somebody considered likely.

(obsolete) Similarly. / Probably.

present participle of like

A like; a predilection. / (archaic) Approval.

simple past tense and past participle of like

To like (to have affection for).

plural of likeness

plural of liking

To be similar to something. / To be typical or characteristic of someone or something. / (informal, idiomatic, chiefly US and MLE) To say.