Likely and unlikely are adjectives. We use them to say that something will probably happen or not happen in the future. We can use them before a noun, or with the verbs be, seem and appear: … (that's) a likely story! She will likely need surgery. As likely as not, she'll end up in court over this problem. Most likely he'll turn up late. not likely! More @Wikipedia
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