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eligible

adjective

Qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
LI
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɛlɪdʒəb(ə)l

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

    “Eligible to run for office”

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Example Sentences

Eligible to run for office
Eligible for retirement benefits
An eligible bachelor

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