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credible

/ˈkredəbl/
cred · i · ble ˈkred · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. believable
中文释义
可信的，可靠的
Significado en Español
creíble
한국어 뜻
믿을 만한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng tin cậy
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Example Sentence

The story is credible.

这个故事可信。

Synonyms
believable reliable
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cred(trust)+ible(capable of)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is a synonym for “credible” as used in the sentence: “The research study was published in a well-known journal, making it a credible source of information”?

  1. A unreliable
  2. B doubtful
  3. C trustworthy
  4. D incompetent
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C — trustworthy. “credible” means adj. believable

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The witness seemed honest, and her whole story was entirely ______.

  1. A credible
  2. B doubtful
  3. C false
  4. D unbelievable
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A — credible. “credible” means adj. believable

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Common questions about “credible”

What does “credible” mean?

credible — adj. believable. In Chinese: 可信的，可靠的.

How do you pronounce “credible”?

credible is pronounced /ˈkredəbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cred · i · ble.

How do you use “credible” in a sentence?

The story is credible. (这个故事可信。)

What are synonyms for “credible”?

believable, reliable — all close in meaning to credible (adj. believable).

Is “credible” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. credible appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “credible”?

cred(trust)+ible(capable of)

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