Difference between Likely and May

LIKELY vs MAY: NOUN

Something or somebody considered likely.

A maiden.
The flowers of the hawthorn; -- so called from their time of blossoming; also, the hawthorn.
The merrymaking of May Day.
A shrubby species of Spiræa (Spiræa hypericifolia) with many clusters of small white flowers along the slender branches.
The fruit of an American plant (Podophyllum peltatum). Also, the plant itself (popularly called mandrake), which has two lobed leaves, and bears a single egg-shaped fruit at the forking. The root and leaves, used in medicine, are powerfully drastic.
Any one of numerous species of large lamellicorn beetles that appear in the winged state in May. They belong to Melolontha, and allied genera. Called also June beetle.
The first day of May; -- celebrated in the rustic parts of England by the crowning of a May queen with a garland, and by dancing about a May pole.
The morning dew of the first day of May, to which magical properties were attributed.
A plant that flowers in May; also, its blossom. See Mayflower, in the vocabulary.
Any species of Ephemera, and allied genera; -- so called because the mature flies of many species appear in May. See Ephemeral fly, under Ephemeral.
Any May-day sport.
The queen or lady of May, in old May games.
The fifth month of the year, containing thirty-one days.
Thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America
A hawthorn or its blossoms.
A maiden; a virgin.
A kinsman.
A person.
The fifth month of the year, consisting of thirty-one days, reckoned on the continent of Europe and in America as the last month of spring, but in Great Britain commonly as the first of summer.
Figuratively, the early part or springtime of life.
The month following April and preceding June
Some other plant, especially species of Spiræa: as, Italian may.
The festivities or games of May-day.
In Cambridge University, England, the Easter-term examination.
[lowercase] The hawthorn: so called because it blooms in May. Also May-bush.

LIKELY vs MAY: ADJECTIVE

Having such qualities as make success probable; well adapted to the place; promising
Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring
Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential
Plausible; Within the realm of credibility
Promising; Apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome
Has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
Reasonably to be expected; apparently destined.
Expected to become or be; in prospect
Likely but not certain to be or become true or real
Improbable; unlikely; -- used ironically.
Such as suits; good-looking; pleasing; agreeable; handsome.
Similar; like; alike.
Having probability; having or giving reason to expect; -- followed by the infinitive.
Worthy of belief; probable; credible.
Possessing or displaying the qualities or characteristics that make something probable.
Within the realm of credibility; plausible.
Apparently appropriate or suitable.
Apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome; promising.
Attractive; pleasant.
Within the realm of credibility

LIKELY vs MAY: VERB

Are used as equivalent to possibly, perhaps, maybe, by chance, peradventure. See 1st Maybe.
Desire or wish, as in prayer, imprecation, benediction, and the like.
Modesty, courtesy, or concession, or a desire to soften a question or remark.
Contingency or liability; possibility or probability.
Liberty; permission; allowance.
Ability, competency, or possibility; -- now oftener expressed by can.

LIKELY vs MAY: ADVERB

With considerable certainty; without much doubt
Similarly.
Probably.
In all probability; probably.

LIKELY vs MAY: OTHER WORD TYPES

Without much doubt
Synonyms Apt, Likely, etc. See apt.
Expected to become or be
In prospect
With considerable certainty
Such as may be liked; likable; pleasing; agreeable; commendable; promising; good.
Liable to happen or come about; in prospect or expectation.
Hence Within the limits of probability; having a tendency; so situated or constituted that he or it will probably be or do something indicated: followed by an infinitive.
Having likeness to truth; that seems or that may be true; credible; probable: as, a likely story.
That may be suitable; preferred for a particular reason or purpose; fit or adapted, or giving promise of being so: as, a likely subject for satire.
Similar; congenial; kindred.
Probably; as may reasonably be supposed.

In clauses expressing a purpose.
In concessive clauses.
In conditional clauses. [Rare, except in clauses where permission is distinctly expressed.]
In law, may in a statute is usually interpreted to mean must, when used not to confer a favor, but to impose a duty in the exercise of which the statute shows that the public or private persons are to be regarded as having an interest.
To indicate desire, as in prayer, aspiration, imprecation, benediction, and the like. In this sense might is often used for a wish contrary to what can or must be: as, O that I might recall him from the grave !
To indicate opportunity, moral power, or the absolute power residing in another agent.
Sometimes may is used merely to avoid a certain bluntness in putting a question, or to suggest doubt as to whether the person to whom the question is addressed will be able to answer it definitely.
In this sense, when a negative clause was followed by a contingent clause with if, may in the latter clause was formerly used elliptically, if I may meaning ‘if I can control it’ or ‘prevent it.’
To indicate possibility with contingency.
A. As an independent verb, or as a quasi-auxiliary: To have power; have ability; be able; can.
To celebrate May-day; take part in the festivities of Mayday: chiefly or only in the verbal noun maying and the derivative mayer: as, to go a maying.
The preterit might is similarly used, with some slight addition of contempt.
In this sense may is scarcely used now in negative clauses, as permission refused amounts to an absolute prohibition, and accordingly removes all doubt or contingency.
(auxiliary verb) Used to express contingency, purpose, or result in clauses introduced by that or so that.
(auxiliary verb) To be allowed or permitted to.
(auxiliary verb) Used to indicate a certain measure of likelihood or possibility.
(auxiliary verb) Used to express a desire or fervent wish.
(auxiliary verb) To be obliged, as where rules of construction or legal doctrine call for a specified interpretation of a word used in a law or legal document.

LIKELY vs MAY: RELATED WORDS

Equiprobable, Belike, Believable, Credible, Liable, Prospective, Presumptive, Promising, Potential, Plausible, Presumed, Probable, Apt, Probably, Expected

Often, Able, Sometimes, Potentially, Perhaps, Probably, Necessarily, Possibly, Likely, English hawthorn, Crataegus oxycantha, Crataegus laevigata, Whitethorn, Get, Can

LIKELY vs MAY: DESCRIBE WORDS

In all likelihood, Equiprobable, Believable, Credible, Liable, Prospective, Presumptive, Promising, Potential, Plausible, Presumed, Probable, Apt, Probably, Expected

Potential, Such, Let, Please, Maybe, Often, Able, Sometimes, Perhaps, Probably, Necessarily, Possibly, Likely, Get, Can

LIKELY vs MAY: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

That likely depends on who you talk to.
Or is that too likely to be misinterpreted?
That is likely where you have seen it.
Omnichannel experiences are likely to increase customer retention.
And it was likely in some brief somewhere.
You will most likely need solid rep monsters.
ID that is highly likely to be unique.
Worldwide, construction workers are three times more likely to be killed and twice as likely to be injured as workers in other occupations.
With our help, students are less likely to end up in remedial courses and more likely to persist in college.
He expressly notes, however, that artists will likely want to omit this term as collectors would likely not agree to it.

In general, if any information may lead to patient harm, a provider may deny the request.
The condition of facilities may be uncertain, and operational support may beunstable for an undetermined period.
Products may go out of stock and delivery estimates may change at any time.
Members may apply at any time during their careers, and may attend several seminars.
Some lenders may not charge a service fee or may offer rebates for them.
Units may withhold release; however, they may not deny a request.
Admiralty claims may or may not fall under the applicable SOFA.
Such papers may or may not contain strictly original material.
The helicopter may or may not arrive configured to rappel.
Recommendation letters may or may not be required.

LIKELY vs MAY: QUESTIONS

Which person is likely in negative nitrogen balance?
Which metamorphic rocks are likely to contain garnet?
Are nearsighted people more likely to have glaucoma?
Are perfectionists more likely to bite their fingernails?
Which it organizations are likely to recommend LiveAction?
Why is intraspecific competition likely to be intense?
Which foods are most likely genetically modified (GMO)?
Does Brexit Make Scottish independence more likely?
Does economic interdependence make conflicts less likely?
Does personalism make calamitous mistakes more likely?

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Is May 2022 May a good time to get married in India?
Can could May May and might have the highest possibility?
When will may May food stamps be available in California?

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIKELY AND MAY

LIKELY vs MAY: NOUN

LIKELY vs MAY: ADJECTIVE

LIKELY vs MAY: VERB

LIKELY vs MAY: ADVERB

LIKELY vs MAY: OTHER WORD TYPES

LIKELY vs MAY: RELATED WORDS

LIKELY vs MAY: DESCRIBE WORDS

LIKELY vs MAY: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

LIKELY vs MAY: QUESTIONS