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acceptable

Pronunciation: [əkˈsɛptəbl]

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Learn how to use acceptable in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “approval”

(adjective) something that is good enough or okay to be used or allowed. If you say something is acceptable, it means it meets a certain standard or is not bad.

Example

The teacher said my homework was acceptable, so I felt happy with my work.

Example

His loud behavior in class was not acceptable, and he needed to be quieter.

Example

Is it acceptable to eat snacks during the movie?

Context: “norms”

(adjective) when something follows common rules or usual behavior. If you do things that are acceptable, you are acting like most people do.

Example

Wearing a uniform is acceptable in this school, so all the kids dress the same.

Example

It's not acceptable to be rude to others in our community.

Example

What is considered acceptable at this event?

How to pronounce acceptable

Pronunciation: [əkˈsɛptəbl]

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