Liable Definition & Meaning
liable
- adjective
- at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"
- subject to legal action; "liable to criminal charges"
- (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with; "liable to diabetes"
- held legally responsible; "men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service"
"Liable" in song lyrics
See how liable is used in real songs:
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"the devil is my rival, I'm liable"
The CMC's — Spiritual Warfare -
"I mean what I say, say what I mean, liable"
Dungeon Masta — Two Step -
"Wanted for murder and theft, they said I'm liable"
Evidence — You
Words that rhyme with liable
Usage tips for "liable"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does liable mean?
- at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget" subject to legal action; "liable to criminal charges" (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with; "liable to diabetes" held legally responsible; "men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service"
- What part of speech is liable?
- Liable is an adjective.
- How many definitions does liable have?
- Liable has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).