Definitions
- Describing a high probability of something happening or being true. - Referring to a situation where something is probable or expected to occur. - Talking about a person's tendency or disposition towards a particular behavior or action.
- Referring to something that is anticipated or predicted to happen. - Describing a situation where something is considered normal or routine. - Talking about a person's responsibility or obligation to do something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the likelihood or probability of something happening.
- 2Both words can be used to describe anticipated or predicted outcomes.
- 3Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Likely is more commonly used to describe the probability of something happening, while expected is more often used to describe anticipated outcomes.
- 2Connotation: Likely has a neutral connotation, while expected can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 3Responsibility: Expected can imply a sense of obligation or responsibility, while likely does not carry this connotation.
Remember this!
Likely and expected are synonyms that both describe the probability or anticipation of something happening. However, likely is more commonly used to describe current probabilities, while expected is often used to describe anticipated outcomes. Additionally, expected can imply a sense of obligation or responsibility, while likely does not carry this connotation.
