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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”

In context

Example Sentences

eligible to run for office
eligible for retirement benefits
an eligible bachelor

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