Passable Meaning in English
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Definition
Something that is just good enough to be accepted, but not excellent. It can also mean something (like a road) is safe or possible to pass through.
Usage & Nuances
'Passable' is often used to describe something that meets the minimum standard, especially in food, skills, or roads. It can have a slightly negative or unenthusiastic tone. Common with 'passable English', 'passable road'. Not very formal; more neutral or mild in criticism.
Example Sentences
The soup was passable, but nothing special.
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His English is passable, so we can communicate.
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The road is passable after the snowstorm.
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The movie wasn’t great, but it was passable for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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My French is only passable, so I can get by as a tourist.
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Do you think this bridge is passable on foot, or should we find another way?
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