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liability

/ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

li · a · bil · i · ty ˌlaɪ · ə · ˈbɪl · ə · ti

English Definition

n. a legal responsibility or obligation

中文释义

责任，负债

Significado en Español

responsabilidad, pasivo

한국어 뜻

책임, 부채

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

trách nhiệm, nợ phải trả

Example Sentence

The company faces legal liability for the accident.

这家公司要为这起事故承担法律责任。

Synonyms

responsibility obligation debt

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “liability”:

A benefit
B asset
C advantage
D obligation

Show answer

D — obligation. “liability” means n. a legal responsibility or obligation

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The very careless driver was found to be a ______ for the whole accident.

A reward
B benefit
C liability
D hero

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C — liability. “liability” means n. a legal responsibility or obligation

Common questions about “liability”

What does “liability” mean?

liability — n. a legal responsibility or obligation. In Chinese: 责任，负债.

How do you pronounce “liability”?

liability is pronounced /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/. It breaks into 5 syllables: li · a · bil · i · ty.

How do you use “liability” in a sentence?

The company faces legal liability for the accident. (这家公司要为这起事故承担法律责任。)

What are synonyms for “liability”?

responsibility, obligation, debt — all close in meaning to liability (n. a legal responsibility or obligation).

Is “liability” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. liability appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

1170 / 2445

48% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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liability

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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