passable

/'pɑ:səbl/
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passable

The road is passable after the snowplow cleared it.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Adequate but not exceptional; acceptable: Of a quality that is satisfactory or sufficient, though not outstanding.
    • Capable of being passed, traversed, or crossed: Describing a route, path, or obstacle that can be navigated through or over.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective (Adequate):
    • Her French is passable for basic conversation. (Her knowledge of French is sufficient for simple talks.)
    • He gave a passable performance in the school play. (His acting was acceptable but not remarkable.)
  • Adjective (Traversable):
    • After the storm, the mountain road was barely passable. (Following the bad weather, it was only just possible to travel on the mountain road.)
    • The river is passable only by boat. (The river can be crossed solely using a boat.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Make something passable": To improve something to an acceptable standard.
    • A fresh coat of paint made the old room passable. (Applying new paint brought the old room to an acceptable condition.)
  • "Render something passable": To cause a route to become navigable.
    • The crew worked to render the flooded street passable. (The workers made the flooded street capable of being used for travel.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Passably (adverb): In an adequate or acceptable manner.
    • She can passably play the piano. (She can play the piano to an acceptable degree.)
  • Impassable (adjective): Incapable of being passed or crossed.
    • The snow made the trail completely impassable. (The snow rendered the path completely untraversable.)
Synonyms
  • Adequate: Sufficient for a specific requirement.
  • Satisfactory: Fulfilling expectations or needs.
  • Traversable: Capable of being traveled across.
  • Navigable: (For waterways) wide and deep enough for ships to pass through.
Antonyms
  • Excellent: Extremely good; outstanding.
  • Unacceptable: Not satisfactory or allowable.
  • Impassable: Impossible to travel across or through.
passable

The road is passable after the snowplow cleared it.

Adjective
  1. about average; acceptable
    • more than adequate as a secretary
  2. able to be passed or traversed or crossed
    • the road is passable

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