Likely has 13 synonyms including prospective, plausible, potential. Opposite words include improbable and unlikely. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with likely by meaning or context.
Likely contains 6 letters: 2 vowels (I, E) and 4 consonants (L, K, Y). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Likely scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: K (5 pts), Y (4 pts). At 6 letters, likely fits most board positions and pairs well with existing tiles. With 2 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| equiprobable | 27 | 32 | 12 |
| prospective | 20 | 24 | 11 |
| expected | 20 | 22 | 8 |
| presumptive | 20 | 25 | 11 |
| probably | 17 | 20 | 8 |
The most common synonyms for likely are prospective, plausible, potential, promising, probable. In total, there are 13 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of likely include improbable, unlikely.
Yes, likely is a valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 14 points.
Likely has 6 letters: 2 vowels (I, E) and 4 consonants (L, K, Y).