adj
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believable
bih-LEE-vuhbl
Believable (adj) means Able to be believed; credible. Example: “The witness gave a believable account of what happened.”
adj
1
Able to be believed; credible.
"The witness gave a believable account of what happened."
How to use believable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething you can reasonably believe — it seems true or credible.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more believable, believabler
- Superlative
- most believable, believablest
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English bilevable, beleevable, equivalent to believe and -able.
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What does “believable” mean?
The word “believable” means able to be believed; credible. In plain terms, something you can reasonably believe — it seems true or credible.
How do you pronounce “believable”?
“Believable” is pronounced bih-LEE-vuhbl (/bɪˈliːvəbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “believable” in a sentence?
Here is “believable” used in a sentence: “The witness gave a believable account of what happened.”
What is the opposite of “believable”?
The opposite of “believable” — its antonyms — is unbelievable.
What part of speech is “believable”?
“Believable” is an adjective.
Is “believable” a common word?
“Believable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
