• Dictionary
  • List of exercises
  • Exercises by level

Meaning of eligible in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɛlədʒəb(ə)l/

    US accent Play buttonYour browser does not support the audio element.

    How to pronounce eligible in American English, in context ▾
    Use the controls below Controls button to browse different examples of pronunciation.

    UK accent

    How to pronounce eligible in British English, in context ▾
    Use the controls below Controls button to browse different examples of pronunciation.
  1. Classifying Adjective

    eligible

    Definitions

    1. prohibited by official rules

    Examples

    • « an eligible pass receiver »

    Synonyms

    • legal
  2. Qualitative Adjective

    eligible

    Etymology

    late Middle English: via French from late Latin eligibilis, from Latin eligere‘choose’ (see elect)

    Definitions

    1. qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

    Examples

    • « eligible to run for office »
    • « eligible for retirement benefits »
    • « an eligible bachelor »

    Synonyms

    • bailable
    • desirable
    • suitable
    • worthy
    • entitled
    • in line
    • pensionable
    • legal

    Antonyms

    • ineligible

See also

  • qualified

Navigation

    Books Teacher Resources About Contact

Lessons

    Beginner Intermediate Advanced
© 2021, NAGEL PTY LTD 🇦🇺 • Terms • Privacy