eligible

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

qualified; suitable; having the right to do something

Qualified or allowed to do or receive something.

Example Sentences

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

She is eligible for the scholarship program.

Only members are eligible to vote in the election.

Example Expressions

eligible bachelor

Synonyms

qualified, suitable, entitled, fit, worthy, competent, acceptable

Entry 1

qualified, suitable, entitled, fit, worthy, competent

Entry 2

qualified, suitable, entitled, worthy

Entry 3

qualified, suitable, entitled, acceptable

Antonyms

ineligible, unsuitable, unqualified, unfit, unworthy, incompetent

Entry 1

ineligible, unsuitable, unqualified, unfit, unworthy, incompetent

Entry 2

ineligible, unqualified, unsuitable, unworthy

Entry 3

ineligible, unqualified, unsuitable

Collocations

eligible candidate, eligible for benefits, eligible bachelor, eligible for, eligible voter, eligible participant

Entry 2

eligible candidate, eligible for benefits, eligible bachelor

Entry 3

eligible for, eligible candidate, eligible voter, eligible participant