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Liable

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Meanings of Liable

Adjective

  • If you are liable, it means you have to do something or you are responsible for it.
  • If someone is liable to do something, it means they are likely to do it.
  • Being liable can also mean you might get hurt or something bad might happen.

Explanation of the word: Liable

Liable means you are responsible for something. If you break a toy, you might be liable to help fix it.

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Translations for the word: Liable

hindi
जिम्मेदार

zimmedar

जिम्मेदार

zimmedar

उत्तरदायी

uttardayi

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Liable

What does 'liable' mean?
'Liable' means being responsible for something, especially if something goes wrong.
How do you pronounce 'liable'?
You pronounce 'liable' like 'LY-uh-bul'.
What is the origin of the word 'liable'?
The word 'liable' comes from the Latin word 'ligare', which means 'to bind'.
What is the meaning of 'liable' in Kannada?
The word 'liable' in Kannada is 'ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿ' (Javābdāri).