C1adjective formal 3K

Accountable

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈkaʊntəbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈkaʊntəbl/"]/

Meaning of Accountable

responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked

In simple words: Responsible for your actions and decisions.

Accountable in a sentence

• As a manager, you must be accountable for your team's performance.
• In a democracy, elected officials are accountable to the public.
• The school holds students accountable for their academic integrity.
• Being accountable means owning up to your mistakes and learning from them.
• The company has a policy that makes employees accountable for their actions.

How to use Accountable

Use 'accountable' in formal contexts, such as business or legal situations. Avoid in casual conversations. It's usually about being responsible to higher authority.

Grammar pattern

be + accountable (for) + object

Memory hint

Think 'counting for' your actions — if you're accountable, you must count them.

Related words

Collocations with Accountable

• be
• become
• make somebody
• fully
• properly
• personally
• for
• to

Synonyms for Accountable

• responsible
• answerable
• liable
• obligated
• charged

Opposites of Accountable

• unaccountable
• irresponsible

Common mistakes with Accountable

• Confused with 'responsible' - 'accountable' implies a higher level of responsibility.
• Often used incorrectly as a noun; it is an adjective.
• Misused in informal contexts where simpler words would suffice.

Frequently asked questions about Accountable

What does Accountable mean?

Responsible for your actions and decisions.

What is the definition of Accountable?

responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked

How do you use Accountable in a sentence?

As a manager, you must be accountable for your team's performance.

Can you give another example of Accountable?

In a democracy, elected officials are accountable to the public.

What are synonyms for Accountable?

Common alternatives include responsible, answerable, liable, obligated, charged.

What is the opposite of Accountable?

Opposite meanings include unaccountable, irresponsible.

What words go with Accountable?

It commonly pairs with be, become, make somebody, fully, properly, personally, for, to.

What are common mistakes when using Accountable?

Confused with 'responsible' - 'accountable' implies a higher level of responsibility. Often used incorrectly as a noun; it is an adjective. Misused in informal contexts where simpler words would suffice.

How do you pronounce Accountable?

US: /["/əˈkaʊntəbl/"]/, UK: /["/əˈkaʊntəbl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Accountable formal or informal?

"Accountable" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Accountable?

Use 'accountable' in formal contexts, such as business or legal situations. Avoid in casual conversations. It's usually about being responsible to higher authority.

What CEFR level is Accountable?

"Accountable" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.