eligible
Translation
eligible, qualified, entitled
Examples
You must be over 18 to be eligible to vote.
You must be over 18 to be eligible to vote.
She is eligible for a scholarship.
She is eligible for a scholarship.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is eligible ((for sth.)) to be qualified for (sth.) She is eligible for a scholarship.
((sb.)) is eligible ((to-inf)) to be qualified to do (sth.) You must be eligible to vote.
Similar Words
Synonyms: qualified, entitled; Antonyms: ineligible, unqualified
Etymology
From Latin 'eligere' (to choose), from 'e-' (out) + 'legere' (to choose).
Memory Tips
If you can be 'elected', you are 'eligible'.