Capable of and Liable

Capable of

Definitions of Capable of not found.

Liable and capable of are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Liable" instead an adjective phrase "Capable of".

Liable

Liable adjective - Being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm.

Capable of and liable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capable of" instead an adjective "Liable".

Nearby Word: liability

Both terms in one sentence

  • Fastball Special Unfortunately, all creatures capable of doing the throw tend to suffer from drawbacks, such as rank stupidity and/or insatiable hunger, and are liable to instead decide to take root, stand around looking glassy-eyed, or in some extreme cases eating the throwee.
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