Cool MateMeaning of Liable
legally responsible for paying the cost of something
In simple words: Responsible for something, especially bad.
Liable in a sentence
- The company is liable for any damages caused by its products.
- Parents can be held liable if their children commit vandalism.
- She is liable to catch a cold if she doesn’t wear a coat in this weather.
- He was liable to make mistakes when he was under a lot of stress.
- Many retailers are liable for collecting sales tax on behalf of the government.
- The patient is liable to experience side effects from the medication.
How to use Liable
Used in legal contexts to indicate responsibility. Avoid in casual conversations. Often means someone can be held accountable for their actions.
Grammar pattern
be + liable + to + verb
Memory hint
Think of 'lie-able' — someone who lies can be responsible for problems.
Related words
Synonyms for Liable
- responsible
- accountable
- answerable
- guilty
- subject
Common mistakes with Liable
- Confusing 'liable' with 'libel'.
- Using 'liable' without the correct preposition.
- 'Liable' is often misused in colloquial speech.
Compare Liable with Responsible, Accountable, Guilty, Subject
Liable appears in
Liable in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مسؤول قانوناً
مسؤول عن شيء، خاصة شيء سيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দায়ী, উপযুক্ত
কোনো কিছুর জন্য দায়ী, বিশেষ করে খারাপ কিছুর জন্য।
- GermanDeutsch
haftbar
Verantwortlich für etwas, besonders für etwas Schlechtes.
- SpanishEspañol
Responsable, Propenso
Responsable de algo, especialmente algo malo.
- Persianفارسی
مسئول، در معرض
مسئول چیزی بودن، مخصوصاً چیزهای بد.
- FrenchFrançais
Responsable, susceptible
Responsable de quelque chose, surtout de quelque chose de mal.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उत्तरदायी, उत्तरदायित्व, देनदार
किसी चीज़ के लिए ज़िम्मेदार, खासकर बुरी चीज़ के लिए।
- ItalianItaliano
Responsabile, Tenuto a
Responsabile per qualcosa, specialmente qualcosa di brutto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Responsável, Sujeito a
Responsável por algo, especialmente algo ruim. Ou ter uma tendência a acontecer.
- RussianРусский
Ответственный, Подлежащий
Отвечаешь за что-то, особенно за плохое.
- Urduاردو
ذمہ دار، جوابدہ
کسی چیز کے لیے ذمہ دار ہونا، خاص طور پر بری چیز کے لیے۔
- Chinese中文
liable, 承担责任, 可能
对某事负责，尤其是坏事。
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Frequently asked questions about Liable
What does Liable mean?
Responsible for something, especially bad.
What is the definition of Liable?
legally responsible for paying the cost of something
How do you use Liable in a sentence?
The company is liable for any damages caused by its products.
Can you give another example of Liable?
Parents can be held liable if their children commit vandalism.
What are synonyms for Liable?
Common alternatives include responsible, accountable, answerable, guilty, subject.
What is the opposite of Liable?
Opposite meanings include innocent, blameless, exempt.
What words go with Liable?
It commonly pairs with be, become, remain, strictly, fully, potentially, for.
What are common mistakes when using Liable?
Confusing 'liable' with 'libel'. Using 'liable' without the correct preposition. 'Liable' is often misused in colloquial speech.
How do you pronounce Liable?
US: /["/ˈlaɪəbl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlaɪəbl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Liable formal or informal?
"Liable" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Liable?
Used in legal contexts to indicate responsibility. Avoid in casual conversations. Often means someone can be held accountable for their actions.
What CEFR level is Liable?
"Liable" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.