Meaning & Definition of Liable in English
English⟶
Liable
/laɪəbəl/
adjective
1. At risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
- "He is apt to lose"
- "She is liable to forget"
synonym:
- apt(p),
- liable(p)
2. Subject to legal action
- "Liable to criminal charges"
synonym:
- liable(p)
3. (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
- "Liable to diabetes"
synonym:
- liable(p),
- nonimmune,
- nonresistant,
- unresistant
4. Held legally responsible
- "Men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service"
synonym:
- liable
Examples of using
If you disagree with him, he is liable to get angry.
We are liable to judge others by the clothes they wear.