passable

pass·able

adj \ˈpa-sə-bəl\

Definition of PASSABLE

1

a : capable of being passed, crossed, or traveled on <passable roads> b : capable of being freely circulated

2

: good enough : adequate

— pass·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of PASSABLE

1. The main road is passable but most others are still covered with snow.
2. The river is passable during the summer months.
3. He did a passable job with the assignment.
4. She plays passable golf but prefers tennis.

First Known Use of PASSABLE

15th century

Related to PASSABLE

Synonyms: navigable, negotiable

Antonyms: impassable (also impassible), unnegotiable, unpassable

Related Words: clear, cleared, free, open, unclogged, unclosed, unobstructed, unstopped

Near Antonyms: blocked, choked, clogged, closed, congested, dammed, jammed, obstructed, plugged (up), stopped (up), stuffed; barricaded, blockaded

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Rhymes with PASSABLE

passible