Definitions
- Referring to a high probability of something happening. - Talking about a situation where something is expected or anticipated. - Describing a person who has a high chance of succeeding or achieving something.
- Referring to a situation where something seems reasonable or believable. - Talking about an explanation or argument that appears to be logical and convincing. - Describing a scenario that could happen based on the available evidence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the possibility of something happening.
- 2Both words are used to describe situations that are believable or reasonable.
- 3Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
- 4Both words can be used to express uncertainty or doubt.
What is the difference?
- 1Probability: Likely refers to a higher probability of something happening than plausible.
- 2Evidence: Plausible implies that there is some evidence or logic to support the possibility, while likely does not necessarily require evidence.
- 3Expectation: Likely implies that something is expected or anticipated, while plausible does not necessarily imply expectation.
- 4Certainty: Likely suggests a higher degree of certainty than plausible.
- 5Usage: Likely is more commonly used in everyday language than plausible.
Remember this!
Likely and plausible are synonyms that both refer to the possibility of something happening. However, likely implies a higher probability and expectation of something happening, while plausible suggests that something is reasonable or believable based on available evidence or logic. Additionally, likely is more commonly used in everyday language than plausible.
