Belike Meaning in English

word

US

bɪˈlaɪk

buh-LIKE

UK

bɪlˈaɪk

bil-LIKE

Definition

An old-fashioned or archaic word meaning 'probably' or 'likely.' Mostly found in older literature or poetry.

Usage & Nuances

Now almost never used in modern conversation—mainly found in Shakespeare, old poetry, or attempts at archaic style. In current English, replace with 'probably' or 'likely.'

• Spanish: probablemente - posiblemente (arcaico)
• Portuguese (BR): provavelmente (arcaico) - possivelmente (arcaico)
• Portuguese (PT): provavelmente (arcaico) - possivelmente (arcaico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 很可能（古语） - 或许（古语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 很可能（文言） - 或許（文言）
• Hindi: संभवतः (पुराना/साहित्यिक)
• Arabic: على الأرجح (قديم) - ربما (قديم)
• Bengali: সম্ভবত - বোধহয়
• Russian: вероятно - скорее всего
• Japanese: おそらく - 恐らく
• Vietnamese: có lẽ - chắc là
• Korean: 아마도 - 어쩌면
• Turkish: muhtemelen - büyük olasılıkla
• Urdu: شاید - غالباً
• Indonesian: barangkali - mungkin

Example Sentences

It will belike rain tonight.

basic

She is belike to come soon.

basic

You will belike hear from them tomorrow.

basic

He hath departed, belike to never return.

natural

The thief, belike, slipped away in the night.

natural

'Tis cold, belike there will be snow ere long.

natural