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ELIGIBLE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word eligible. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word eligible. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ELIGIBLE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1qualified
adjectiveadj
2able
noun, adjectiven, adj
3acceptable
adjectiveadj
4appropriate
noun, adjectiven, adj
5capable
adjectiveadj
6competent
adjectiveadj
7entitled
adjectiveadj
8fit
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
9fitting
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
10permissible
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
11permissive
adjectiveadj
12prepared
verb, adjectivev, adj
13suitable
adjectiveadj
14suited
adjectiveadj

Best Hypernyms For ELIGIBLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for eligible, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
able acceptable accomplished advantageous appropriate capable competent deserving entitled experienced favorable fit proper qualified skilled suitable worthy

Alternatives for QUALIFIED

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