belike

[ bih-lahyk ]

adverb

, Archaic.

1. very likely; perhaps; probably.

belike

/ bɪˈlaɪk /

adverb

1. archaic.
   perhaps; maybe

Word History and Origins

Origin of belike¹

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

Example Sentences

Sit down in that corner behind the bookcase and I'll read to you from one of the old poets, Byron, belike.

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A big man and of masterful appearance, yet belike his luck is over, answered the English King.

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A circulating libraryIs mine—my birds are flown; There's one odd volume left, to beLike all the rest, a-lone.

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I opine, whatever we do, she will not forget old days—the night at the earth-houses belike and other things.

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Thou art a casteless Hindu—a bold and unblushing beggar, attached, belike, to the Holy One for the sake of gain.'

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