eligible (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/
Definition
Having the right to do or obtain something; having the necessary qualifications for something.
Examples
Only citizens over 18 are eligible to vote.
She is not eligible for a refund because the item was on sale.
To be eligible for the scholarship, you need a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
How to Use eligible
- eligible for (prepositional phrase)
- Having the right or opportunity to receive or do something. — "Children under 5 are eligible for free travel."
- eligible to (prepositional phrase)
- Having the right or possibility to perform an action. — "He is eligible to stand for election."
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