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English adjective: liable | |||
| 1. | liable at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant | ||
| Samples | He is apt to lose. She is liable to forget. | ||
| Synonyms | apt | ||
| Similar | likely | ||
| Antonyms | unlikely | ||
| 2. | liable subject to legal action | ||
| Samples | Liable to criminal charges. | ||
| Similar | nonexempt | ||
| Antonyms | exempt | ||
| 3. | liable (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with | ||
| Samples | Liable to diabetes. | ||
| Synonyms | nonimmune, nonresistant, unresistant | ||
| Similar | susceptible | ||
| Antonyms | insusceptible, unsusceptible | ||
| 4. | liable held legally responsible | ||
| Samples | Men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service. | ||
| Similar | responsible | ||
| Antonyms | irresponsible | ||
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