eligible

adjective
/ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/

Meaning

Qualified or allowed to do or receive something.
qualified; suitable; having the right to do something
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example Sentences

Only members are eligible to vote in the election.

She is eligible for the scholarship program.

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

Example Expressions

eligible bachelor

Synonyms

qualified, suitable, entitled, acceptable, worthy, fit, competent
Entry 1
qualified, suitable, entitled, acceptable
Entry 2
qualified, suitable, entitled, worthy
Entry 3
qualified, suitable, entitled, fit, worthy, competent

Antonyms

ineligible, unqualified, unsuitable, unworthy, unfit, incompetent
Entry 1
ineligible, unqualified, unsuitable
Entry 2
ineligible, unqualified, unsuitable, unworthy
Entry 3
ineligible, unsuitable, unqualified, unfit, unworthy, incompetent

Collocations

eligible for, eligible candidate, eligible voter, eligible participant, eligible for benefits, eligible bachelor
Entry 1
eligible for, eligible candidate, eligible voter, eligible participant
Entry 2
eligible candidate, eligible for benefits, eligible bachelor

More Example Sentences

Am I eligible to participate in any clinical trials that are relevant to this condition?

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An economic condition where prices of goods increase.

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