| Main Entry: | prima facie |
| Part of Speech: | adjective, adverb |
| Definition: | on the face of it |
Synonyms: |
appearing, at first sight, at the first blush, evidential |
| Main Entry: | likely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | probably |
Synonyms: |
assumably, doubtless, doubtlessly, in all likelihood, in all probability, like as not, most likely, no doubt, presumably, presumptively, prima facie, seemingly, to all appearances |
| Notes: | apt is for general probabilities, likely is for specific probabilities; liable and prone indicate a probability arising as a regrettable consequence use likely if you mean 'probable, expected'; use liable if you mean 'bound by law or obligation' |
Antonyms: |
improbably, unlikely |
| Main Entry: | self-evident/self-explanatory |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | obvious |
Synonyms: |
apparent, axiomatic, clear, comprehensible, incontrovertible, inescapable, manifest, patently true, plain, prima facie, undeniable, understandable, unmistakable, unquestionable, visible |
Antonyms: |
obscure, questionable |
| Main Entry: | self-evident |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | obvious |
Synonyms: |
apparent, axiomatic, clear, comprehensible, incontrovertible, inescapable, manifest, patently true, plain, prima facie, self-explanatory, undeniable, understandable, unmistakable, unquestionable, visible |
Antonyms: |
unclear |