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belike

American  
[bih-lahyk] / bɪˈlaɪk /

adverb

Archaic.
  1. very likely; perhaps; probably.


belike British  
/ bɪˈlaɪk /

adverb

  1. archaic perhaps; maybe

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of belike

First recorded in 1525–35; be- + like 1

Vocabulary lists containing belike

Example Sentences

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When I look at the quiet forest I wonder what it will belike to live there, to build houses and create a settlement.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

"But we'll have time enough for - that. You'll be wanting to sleep beneath my roof, belike, and eat me out of pigs."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

And prone in death, Beyond the name of France, Beyond his hero-glance,— He thought, belike, of her who gave him breath.

From Love Letters of a Violinist and Other Poems by Mackay, Eric

Ah, "Good Roland," gallants breed not i' the sun; they thrive best belike i' the moonbeams. roland.

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John

I mean mine own, Blanch; hers being worn out, belike, ere now, with much travel. blanch.

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John

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