credible
gb/kɹˈɛdɪbəl/ us/kɹˈɛdɪbəl/
B2
انگریزی
~ 6000
hihető, hitelt érdemlő, hiteles, megbízható, szavahihető, komolyan vehető, életképes
B2
1
hihető
B1
استعمال کا انداز:
[a claim/story/explanation] is credible
The jury did not find his story credible.
Az esküdtszék nem találta hihetőnek a történetét.
Scientists say there is no credible evidence to support the rumor.
A tudósok szerint nincs hitelt érdemlő bizonyíték, amely alátámasztaná a pletykát.
She gave a credible explanation for why the project was late.
The article raised some credible concerns about data privacy.
He failed to offer a credible reason for missing the meeting.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
Her excuse was not credible.
A kifogása nem volt hihető.
The police only act when there is a credible threat.
A rendőrség csak akkor intézkedik, ha hitelt érdemlő fenyegetés áll fenn.
This news report is more credible than the blog post.
We need a credible plan to fix the problem.
His explanation sounds credible to me.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse "credible" with "creditable". "Credible" means believable, while "creditable" means good enough to deserve praise. For example, a "credible story" is believable, but a "creditable effort" is praiseworthy.
معنی
able to be believed; plausible
لفظی تراکیب
credible explanation
|credible story
|credible allegation
|credible report
|credible claim
|credible excuse
ہم معنی الفاظ
believable (More common in everyday speech and slightly simpler in tone.)
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plausible (Often suggests something seems reasonable on the surface, even if not proven.)
متضاد الفاظ
incredible (Means too unlikely or surprising to be believed.)
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implausible (Stresses that something does not seem reasonable or likely.)
موضوعات
communication
|thinking
|media
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Able to be believed as true or likely.
Able to be believed as true or likely; convincing enough that a reasonable person could accept it.
C1
FORMAL
2
استعمال کا انداز:
a credible [witness/source/person]
Journalists must check every fact with a credible source.
Az újságíróknak minden tényt hiteles forrásból kell ellenőrizniük.
The judge did not consider him a credible witness.
A bíró nem tartotta őt szavahihető tanúnak.
We need credible experts, not anonymous comments from the internet.
The report was written by a highly credible research team.
Only information from credible organizations will be used in the study.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The website is not a credible source of health advice.
A weboldal nem hiteles forrás egészségügyi tanácsokhoz.
She is a credible witness because she saw everything clearly.
Ő szavahihető tanú, mert mindent jól látott.
Always ask if the person online is a credible expert.
The company wants to be seen as a credible partner.
News from credible sources is very important during a crisis.
عام غلطی:
Learners may use "credible" where "famous" or "well-known" is more accurate. A person can be famous but not credible; "credible" focuses on trust and reliability, not popularity.
معنی
trustworthy and reliable (person/source)
لفظی تراکیب
credible source
|credible witness
|credible expert
|credible journalist
|credible organization
|credible authority
ہم معنی الفاظ
reliable (Broader and more everyday; can describe people, machines, or systems, not just information-givers.)
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trustworthy (Focuses more on moral character and honesty than on professional reliability.)
متضاد الفاظ
unreliable (Suggests a person or source often fails or cannot be depended on.)
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untrustworthy (Emphasizes that someone should not be trusted, especially morally.)
موضوعات
law
|media
|ethics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Able to be trusted to tell the truth or give correct information.
Worthy of trust in giving information or describing events; considered reliable and honest.
C1
3
életképes
B2
استعمال کا انداز:
a credible [alternative/candidate/performance]
They still have not offered a credible alternative to the current policy.
Még mindig nem kínáltak komolyan vehető alternatívát a jelenlegi politikával szemben.
After his latest win, she became a credible candidate for the leadership.
A legutóbbi győzelme után komolyan vehető jelöltté vált a vezetői posztra.
The team delivered a credible performance against the world champions.
To attract investors, the company needs a credible business plan.
There is no credible challenger to the mayor in the upcoming election.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
She is now a credible candidate for president.
Most már komolyan vehető jelölt az elnöki tisztségre.
We must show a credible plan to save money.
Komolyan vehető tervet kell bemutatnunk arra, hogyan takarítsunk meg pénzt.
The movie gave a credible picture of life in the city.
The new phone is a credible rival to the big brands.
The artist gave a credible performance on stage.
عام غلطی:
Learners may think this sense always means "believable" in a factual way. Here, "credible" often means "serious enough" or "strong enough" to be considered, especially in politics, business, or sports.
معنی
good or strong enough to be serious
لفظی تراکیب
credible alternative
|credible candidate
|credible challenger
|credible plan
|credible performance
|credible bid
ہم معنی الفاظ
serious (Very common and broad; can mean emotionally serious, not just worthy of consideration.)
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viable (More technical; stresses that something can really work in practice.)
متضاد الفاظ
weak (Suggests not strong enough to be considered a real option or competitor.)
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unconvincing (Focuses on failing to persuade people that it should be taken seriously.)
موضوعات
politics
|work
|sports
|business
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Good or strong enough that people must take it seriously as a real choice or competitor.
Serious, strong, or good enough that people must consider it as a real possibility, competitor, or option.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
credible
IPA
GB/kɹˈɛdɪbəl/
US/kɹˈɛdɪbəl/
ہجا بندی اور زور
cred - ible (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (cred)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
- Base: credible
متعلقہ الفاظ
Core family
credibility
noun B2
credibly
adverb C1
Related words
credit
noun B1
credence
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
credulous
adjective
incredulous
adjective
عبارات
credible alternative
1/kɹˈɛdɪbəl ɔltˈɚnɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
formal
option serious enough to consider
Another plan or choice that is strong and good enough for people to think about using it.
مثالیں
- The opposition has not offered a credible alternative to the current policy.
- We must present a credible alternative if we want change.
- Without a credible alternative, voters will stay with the current government.
credible candidate
1/kɹˈɛdɪbəl kˈændɪdeɪt/
fixed phrase
candidate taken seriously
A person who has enough skills, support, or experience to be seriously considered for a job or position.
مثالیں
- She has become a credible candidate for the presidency.
- Without more experience, he will not be seen as a credible candidate.
- The party has no credible candidate in that region.
credible claim
1/kɹˈɛdɪbəl klˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
formal
statement that seems likely true
A statement that sounds true and is supported by some facts.
مثالیں
- There is no credible claim that the data were changed.
- Several users have made credible claims about safety problems.
- The report includes at least one credible claim of harassment.
credible evidence
1/kɹˈɛdɪbəl ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
formal
evidence that can be believed
Information or facts that seem honest and correct and can be used to decide what is true.
مثالیں
- The court found no credible evidence of fraud.
- Scientists say there is credible evidence that the climate is changing.
- Without credible evidence, the case will be dropped.
credible excuse
1/kɹˈɛdɪbəl ɪkskjˈus/
fixed phrase
excuse that can be believed
A reason for doing something wrong or being late that sounds true.
مثالیں
- He arrived late but did not have a credible excuse.
- If you miss the exam, you will need a credible excuse.
- She gave a credible excuse for leaving early.
credible explanation
1/kɹˈɛdɪbəl ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
explanation that seems believable
A reason or story that sounds true and makes sense.
مثالیں
- So far, no one has given a credible explanation for the mistake.
- The company offered a credible explanation for the delay.
- He failed to provide any credible explanation for his actions.
credible performance
1/kɹˈɛdɪbəl pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase
performance strong enough to respect
A performance that is good and serious enough to win some respect, even if it is not the best.
مثالیں
- The team delivered a credible performance against the champions.
- It was a credible performance from a young actor in his first major role.
- They turned in a credible performance, but it was not enough to win.
credible source
1/kɹˈɛdɪbəl sˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase
trusted person or place for information
A person or organization that people trust to give correct and honest information.
مثالیں
- Always check if the article cites at least one credible source.
- The rumor came from an unknown blog, not a credible source.
- Journalists must confirm stories with multiple credible sources.
credible threat
1/kɹˈɛdɪbəl θɹˈɛt/
fixed phrase
a threat that seems real
A threat that seems real and possible, not just words.
مثالیں
- The school closed after receiving a credible threat of violence.
- Police say there is no credible threat to public safety at this time.
- Officials only act when they believe there is a credible threat.
credible witness
1/kɹˈɛdɪbəl wˈɪtnəs/
fixed phrase
formal
witness who can be trusted
A person in a legal case who is trusted to tell the truth about what they saw or know.
مثالیں
- The judge did not see him as a credible witness.
- Her calm and clear answers made her a very credible witness.
- The case depends on whether the jury believes he is a credible witness.