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- \ˈe-lə-jə-bəl\
- /ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bl̩/
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- \ˈe-lə-jə-bəl\
Definitions of eligible word
- noun eligible qualified for sth 1
- adjective eligible qualified to do, receive sth 1
- adjective eligible entitled to vote 1
- adjective eligible suitable to marry 1
- noun eligible Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions. 0
- abbreviation ELIGIBLE entitled 0
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Parts of speech for Eligible
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eligible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
eligible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for eligible
adjective eligible
- qualified — having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.
- suitable — such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- adequate — If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
Antonyms for eligible
adjective eligible
- ineligible — not eligible; not permitted or suitable: Employees are ineligible in this contest.
- unacceptable — capable or worthy of being accepted.
- improper — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- unfit — not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable: He was unfit for his office.
Top questions with eligible
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