eligible

Pluraleligibles

1. 1
   adjective

   Allowed to take part in something because you meet the rules or conditions.

   Like having the right ticket that lets you into a show.

   Only students over eighteen are eligible to vote in the election.

   You become eligible for the discount after one year as a member.

   Similarqualified, entitled, allowed

   Oppositeineligible

2. 2
   adjective

   Thought to be a good choice for marriage.

   Like being the person everyone hopes will pick them for the dance.

   Her family considered him an eligible match for their daughter.

   Wealthy and kind, he was an eligible young man in his town.

   Similardesirable, suitable

3. 3
   nouncountable

   A person who meets the rules to be chosen or to take part.

   Like being on the list of people who get to join the game.

   Each eligible received a letter about the free classes.

   All the eligibles lined up to register for the program.

   Similarcandidate

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