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Learn “Plausible”

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Plausible

adjective/PLAW-zuh-bul/

Meaning

Seeming reasonable or likely to be true, even if you are not certain.

In context

The detective in our reader had a plausible theory about the missing lunchbox.

Remember it

Plausible starts like 'applause' — a plausible idea earns a nod because it seems believable.

Use it well

Use when something seems true on the surface but is not proven; great for weighing arguments.