Definition: at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
Usage: he is apt to lose; she is liable to forget
Similar words: likely
Definition: has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
Usage: these services are likely to be available to us all before long; she is likely to forget; a likely place for a restaurant; the broken limb is likely to fall; rain is likely; a likely topic for investigation; likely candidates for the job
Synonyms: liable
Definition: held legally responsible
Usage: men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service
Similar words: responsible
Definition: worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
Usage: a responsible adult; responsible journalism; a responsible position; the captain is responsible for the ship's safety; the cabinet is responsible to the parliament
Synonyms: nonimmune, nonresistant, unresistant, liable
Definition: (often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
Usage: liable to diabetes
Similar words: susceptible
Definition: (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
Usage: susceptible to colds; susceptible of proof
Synonyms: liable
Definition: subject to legal action
Usage: liable to criminal charges
Similar words: nonexempt
Definition: (of persons) not exempt from an obligation or liability