plausible

adjective · PLAW-zuh-buhl

CEFR C1

seeming reasonable and likely to be true

विश्वसनीय लगने वाला, संभावित

Usage

a plausible excusea plausible explanationsound plausible

Examples

He gave a plausible excuse for being late.

Her story sounds plausible, but we must check it.

Common mistake

The team gave a plausible performance and won.

The team gave a praiseworthy performance and won.

Plausible means believable, not deserving praise.

Remember: Plausible = could well be true.

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