English dictionary
liable
adjectivePronunciation
ˈlaɪ̯əbəl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
adjective
- held legally responsible
adjective
- (often followed by ‘to’) likely to be affected with
adjective
- subject to legal action
Example sentences
he is apt to lose
she is liable to forget
men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service
liable to diabetes
liable to criminal charges