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Definitions

eligible

[el-i-juh-buhl] / ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
fit, worthy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable likely qualified suitable
WEAK
appropriate becoming capable of desirable discretionary elective employable equal to fitted in line for in the running licensed preferable privileged proper satisfactory seemly suited trained up to usable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unacceptable
WEAK
improper inappropriate ineligible unfit unsuitable unsuited unworthy

Example Sentences

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From July 2027, they must also undergo a fitness assessment to determine whether they would be eligible for service should war break out.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Notably missing from the announcement is what makes boats eligible for coverage.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Nacua is one of four Rams 2023 draft picks eligible for an extension this offseason.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Mr. Woods, who turned 50 in December, is now eligible for PGA Tour Champions, the senior tour, and the pressure to do so for ratings must be significant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

She wasn’t exactly a high school student but she was eligible to be one.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.