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eligible
CEFRB2
/ˈɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Allowed or suitable to do or receive something.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailOne who is eligible.
Examples
I think Betty is eligible for a fine young man.
Mr Frost is eligible for the post.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
- Synonyms
- 3
Also pronounced
- /ˈel.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsWorthy of being chosen (for marriage).
Allowed to and meeting the necessary conditions required to participate in or be chosen for something
More examples
In contextOnly those over 70 are eligible for the special payment.
Federal agencies report that only about 1 percent of eligible students take advantage of switching schools and fewer than 20 percent of eligibles receive extra tutoring.
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Origin
adjective
From Middle French eligible, from Latin eligibilis, from ēligō (“to select, to choose”).