Someone who is eligibleto do something is qualified or able to do it, for example because they are old enough.
Almost half the population are eligible to vote in today's election.
You could be eligible for a university scholarship. [+ for]
Synonyms: entitled, fit, qualified, suited More Synonyms of eligible
eligibility (elɪdʒɪbɪlɪti)uncountable noun
The rules covering eligibility for benefits changed in the 1980s. [+ for]
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
An eligible man or woman is not yet married and is thought by many people to be a suitable partner.
He's the most eligible bachelor in Japan.
More Synonyms of eligible
eligible in British English
(ˈɛlɪdʒəbəl)
adjective
1.
fit, worthy, or qualified, as for an office or function
2.
desirable and worthy of being chosen, esp as a spouse
an eligible young man
Derived forms
eligibility (ˌeligiˈbility)
noun
eligibly (ˈeligibly)
adverb
Word origin
C15: from Late Latin ēligibilis able to be chosen, from ēligere to elect
eligible in American English
(ˈɛlɪdʒəbəl)
adjective
1.
fit to be chosen; legally or morally qualified
2.
suitable or desirable, esp. for marriage
3. US, American Football
allowed by the rules to catch a forward pass
noun
4.
an eligible person
Derived forms
eligibility (ˌeligiˈbility)
noun
eligibly (ˈeligibly)
adverb
Word origin
ME < ML eligibilis < L eligere: see elect
eligible in Insurance
(ɛlɪdʒɪbəl)
adjective
(Insurance: Medical insurance)
Someone who is eligible for something or to do something is qualified or allowed to do it.
COLLOCATIONS: ~ for
To be eligible for survivor annuity benefits, a child must have been dependent on the employee atthe time of the employee's death.
You must be at least 55 with 10 years continuous employment to be eligible for full post-retirement benefits.
Someone who is eligible for something or to do something is qualified or allowed to do it.
Examples of 'eligible' in a sentence
eligible
Those who are considered eligible may be successful in their application.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
People eligible for flu vaccination should have it each year.
The Sun (2016)
Under the changes unions will be unable to call a strike unless at least half of eligible members vote.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
As American citizens they are eligible to vote but they have been overlooked by campaigns because they have tended not to turn out.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He said the winter crisis in Britain's hospitals had deepened because home care providers are regularly unable to provide care for elderly people eligible for support.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But some eligible people are not getting the money now.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Your daughter may well be eligible for a grant.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
And what a pair of eligible bachelors she has to choose from.
The Sun (2012)
Forms were then distributed to all islanders eligible to vote.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He will now be eligible for parole in eight years.
The Sun (2016)
Your gifted son may be eligible for a scholarship rather than a bursary dependent on parental income.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He was eligible to play for two countries.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
You may be eligible for an enhanced annuity.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He will be eligible for parole in six years and six months.
The Sun (2006)
While you are on benefit you may be eligible for insulation grants through your local council.
Ingham, Christine Life Without Work (1994)
He may live to be in his nineties and will then be eligible for parole.
The Sun (2010)
How many people would be eligible?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Few of them are eligible to vote in London.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He was 58 when he first missed a major he was eligible to play.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
More than 600 unemployed people are eligible for the scheme in the three councils.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Four million young people are eligible to vote for the first time next Thursday.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Around half of the 3,000 inhabitants are eligible to vote.
The Sun (2012)
It's a school that has many pupils eligible for free school meals and a high number with special needs.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But when a man walks out of a marriage, somehow he turns back to being something like an eligible bachelor.
Jackson, Rosie Mothers who Leave (1994)
You are an eligible man.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In other languages
eligible
British English: eligible ADJECTIVE
Someone who is eligible to do something is qualified or able to do it.
Almost half the population are eligible to vote in today's election.
American English: eligible
Brazilian Portuguese: elegível
Chinese: 有资格的
European Spanish: idóneo
French: qui a le droit
German: berechtigt
Italian: che ha i requisiti
Japanese: 資格のある
Korean: 적격의
European Portuguese: elegível
Latin American Spanish: idóneo
Chinese translation of 'eligible'
eligible
(ˈɛlɪdʒəbl)
adj
[man, woman]合意的 (héyì de)
to be eligible for sth符合某事的条(條)件 (fǔhé mǒushì de tiáojiàn)
to be eligible to do sth合格做某事 (hégé zuò mǒushì)
1 (adjective)
Definition
meeting the requirements or qualifications needed
You could be eligible for a university scholarship.
Synonyms
entitled
fit
You're not fit to be in charge of this company.
qualified
Demand has far outstripped supply of qualified teachers.
suited
suitable
She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.
Opposites
unsuitable
,
ineligible
,
unqualified
,
unsuited
2 (adjective)
Definition
desirable as a spouse
Britain's most eligible bachelor
Synonyms
available
He is on holiday and is not available for comment.
free
There's only one seat free on the train.
single
The last I heard she was still single, still out there.
unmarried
Many young people remain unmarried to concentrate on their career.
unattached
Those who are unattached may find that a potential mate is very close.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of fit
Definition
worthy or suitable
You're not fit to be in charge of this company.
Synonyms
appropriate,
qualified,
suitable,
competent,
right,
becoming,
meet (archaic),
seemly,
trained,
able,
prepared,
fitting,
fitted,
ready,
skilled,
correct,
deserving,
capable,
adapted,
proper,
equipped,
good enough,
adequate,
worthy,
convenient,
apt,
well-suited,
expedient,
apposite
in the sense of free
Definition
not occupied or in use
There's only one seat free on the train.
Synonyms
available,
extra,
empty,
spare,
vacant,
unused,
uninhabited,
unoccupied,
untaken
in the sense of qualified
Definition
having completed a training or degree course and gained the relevant certificates
Demand has far outstripped supply of qualified teachers.