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likeliest

/ˈlaɪkliːɪst/ adjective · British & US
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What does likeliest mean?

adjective

Most likely to happen or be the case; most probable. Used to express a strong opinion or to emphasize a possibility.

Example

"She thought the likeliest explanation for the delay was a traffic jam."

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