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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
qualified for a benefit, privilege, or position, such as elective office.
One must be 35 years old to be eligible for the office of President of the United States.Only residents of the city are eligible to vote in city elections.
- synonyms:
- qualified
- antonyms:
- ineligible
- similar words:
- acceptable, fit, fitting, suitable, suited
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| definition 2: |
fit, worthy, or desirable, esp. for marriage.
- antonyms:
- ineligible
- similar words:
- appropriate, available, desirable, fit, suitable
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| related words: |
qualified |
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| derivation: |
eligibly (adv.) |
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