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eligible

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˈe-lə-jə-bəl\
    • /ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \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".

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Synonyms 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.

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