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Synonyms & Similar Words
fairly likely
quite possible
reasonably probable
somewhat probable
fairly probable
rather likely
moderately likely
fairly possible
reasonably likely
somewhat possible
quite likely
pretty likely
moderately probable
fairly plausible
reasonably plausible
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fairly credible
reasonably credible
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Meaning of Somewhat Likely
The primary meaning of "Somewhat Likely" is to express a moderate degree of probability or likelihood.
Definitions
- Used to describe a situation or event that has a moderate chance of happening.
- * Indicates a degree of likelihood that is more than slight but less than certain.
Etymology of Somewhat Likely
The phrase "Somewhat Likely" is derived from the adverb "somewhat" and the adjective "likely".
"Somewhat" originated from Old English "sum" (part, portion) and "hwæt" (what), while "likely" comes from Old English "līclīc" (probable), which is related to "līc" (body, form).
Example Uses
- It is somewhat likely that the weather will be sunny tomorrow.
- * The company's financial reports suggest that it is somewhat likely they will declare bankruptcy.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
highly unlikely
very unlikely
extremely unlikely
fairly unlikely
quite unlikely
rather unlikely
moderately unlikely
fairly improbable
reasonably improbable
somewhat improbable
pretty unlikely
rather improbable
pretty improbable
extremely improbable
highly improbable
very improbable