Probable; that may be rationally though or believed to have taken place in time past, or to be true now or hereafter; such as is more reasonable than the contrary. A likely story, is one which evidence, or the circumstances of the case render probable, and therefore credible.

Such as may be liked; pleasing; as a likely man or woman.

Probably. While man was innocent, he was likely ignorant of nothing important for him to know.