Likely vs. Plausible
Likelyadjective
probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring
Likelyadjective
Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined, probable
Likelyadjective
appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential
Likelyadjective
plausible; within the realm of credibility
Likelyadjective
promising; apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome
Likelyadjective
attractive; pleasant
Likelyadjective
(obsolete) Similar; like; alike.
Likelynoun
Something or somebody considered likely.
Likelyadverb
(obsolete) Similarly.
Likelyadverb
Probably.
Likelyadjective
Worthy of belief; probable; credible; as, a likely story.
Likelyadjective
Having probability; having or giving reason to expect; - followed by the infinitive; as, it is likely to rain.
Likelyadjective
Similar; like; alike.
Likelyadjective
Such as suits; good-looking; pleasing; agreeable; handsome.
Likelyadjective
Having such qualities as make success probable; well adapted to the place; promising; as, a likely young man; a likely servant.
Likelyadjective
Improbable; unlikely; - used ironically; as, a likely story.
Likelyadverb
In all probability; probably.
Likelyadjective
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about;
Likelyadjective
likely but not certain to be or become true or real;
Likelyadjective
expected to become or be; in prospect;
Likelyadjective
within the realm of credibility;
Likelyadverb
with considerable certainty; without much doubt;
Likelyadjective
such as well might happen or be true; probable
Likelyadjective
apparently suitable; promising
Likelyadverb
probably
Plausibleadjective
Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; credible
Plausibleadjective
Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious.
Plausibleadjective
(obsolete) Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.
Plausibleadjective
Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.
Plausibleadjective
Obtaining approbation; specifically pleasing; apparently right; specious; as, a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion.
Plausibleadjective
Using specious arguments or discourse; as, a plausible speaker.
Plausibleadjective
apparently reasonable and valid
Plausibleadjective
likely but not certain to be or become true or real;
Plausibleadjective
within the realm of credibility;
Plausibleadjective
appearing to merit belief or acceptance;
