Definitions
- Referring to something that is possible or achievable. - Talking about the practicality or likelihood of a particular outcome. - Describing something that can be done in a realistic and reasonable manner.
- Referring to the probability or chance of something happening. - Talking about the possibility of a particular outcome based on evidence or past experience. - Describing something that is expected or anticipated to happen.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the possibility or probability of something happening.
- 2Both words are used to express the likelihood of a particular outcome.
- 3Both words can be used in similar contexts, such as predicting future events or assessing the feasibility of a plan.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Feasibly is used to describe the practicality or possibility of something happening, while likely is used to describe the probability or chance of something happening.
- 2Degree: Likely implies a higher degree of probability than feasibly.
- 3Focus: Feasibly focuses on the practicality or achievability of a particular outcome, while likely focuses on the probability or chance of that outcome occurring.
- 4Connotation: Feasibly has a neutral connotation, while likely can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
Remember this!
Feasibly and likely are synonyms that both describe the possibility or probability of something happening. However, feasibly emphasizes the practicality or achievability of a particular outcome, while likely emphasizes the probability or chance of that outcome occurring. Additionally, likely implies a higher degree of probability than feasibly.
