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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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is likely to be vs is supposed to be

Binul is likely to be released by evening.

Binul is supposed to be released by evening.

What is the difference in meaning?
  

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#1 He will probably be released. ) #2 We expect that he will be released. )

  • #1 He will probably be released.
  • ) #2 We expect that he will be released.
  • )
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#1 He will probably be released. (Just my supposition, guess.)

#2 We expect that he will be released. (His release has been planned or said, he should be released.)

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