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belike

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial belike has 1 sense
  1. probably, likely, in all likelihood, in all probability, belike - with considerable certainty; without much doubt; "He is probably out of the country"; "in all likelihood we are headed for war"

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Term: belike

Description

Belike is an archaic adverb that means 'probably' or 'perhaps'. It is often used to suggest a likelihood or possibility. In modern English, this term is rarely used and is considered outdated.

Senses and Usages

Adverb

  • She will belike be late for the meeting.
  • Belike, the rain will stop by evening.

Sample Sentences

Below are some example sentences demonstrating the different senses and usages of the term 'belike':

Sense: Probably

1. He will belike arrive home soon.

2. Belike, she is the culprit behind the missing cookies.

Sense: Perhaps

1. Shall we go to the beach this weekend? Belike, it will be a beautiful day.

2. Belike, he forgot about the important appointment.

Note:

As this is an archaic term, it is uncommonly used nowadays. Therefore, it is advisable to use alternatives like 'probably' or 'perhaps' for clear and effective communication.

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