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Liable
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Simple meaning
What does Liable mean?
Liable means responsible, or likely in some contexts.
Dictionary definition
Responsible for something by rule or law; also likely to do or experience something.
Example sentences
Liable in a sentence
easy
A person may be liable for damage they caused.
medium
The old bridge is liable to close during repairs.
hard
In careful writing, liable can mean responsible by rule or likely to happen.
Synonyms
Words like Liable
responsibleExpected to answer for something.
accountableRequired to explain or accept responsibility.
Antonyms
Opposite words
exemptFree from a responsibility or rule.
unlikelyNot expected to happen.
Word family
Liable word family
Base word
liable
adjective
liable
Base form.
noun
liability
A responsibility, risk, or burden.
adverb
liably
In a responsible or legally answerable way; uncommon.
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Practice 1
What does liable mean?
Liable can mean responsible by rule or likely to happen.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to liable?
Responsible is close to one meaning of liable.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite of liable?
Exempt means free from a responsibility, which contrasts with liable.
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