Used to say that something has a strong chance of happening.
“Because the man is standing so close to the edge, he is likely to fall if he isn't careful.”
“The cake is likely to burn since no one is watching the oven.”
This phrase sounds slightly more formal and confident than 'will probably,' so use it in Task 4 when the picture gives a clear visual clue about what happens next. For instance, 'Because the balloon is overinflated, it is likely to pop.' Mixing this phrase with simpler ones like 'will' shows range and keeps your response from sounding repetitive.
Synonyms: will probably, is expected to, is bound to