probable vs likely: What's the difference?

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Which is correct: probable or likely

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probableadjective

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

probablenoun

an applicant likely to be chosen

probableadjective

apparently destined

likelyadjective

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

likelyverb

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

likelyadjective

expected to become or be; in prospect

likelyadjective

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

likelyadjective

within the realm of credibility

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