
Liable
Expectancy
Use 'liable' to express a high probability of something happening, often due to inherent characteristics.

An old car is liable to break down more often.
Negative Nuance
'Liable' often suggests negative outcomes, unlike 'likely' which is more neutral.

He's liable to make mistakes when he's under pressure.
Personal Tendencies
Describe someone's tendencies towards a behavior or outcome using 'liable'.

She's liable to spend hours reading without noticing the time.
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