What does come-at-able mean?
Come-at-able means Easily accessible..
Come-at-able
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Easily accessible..
Definitions by Sense
- Easily accessible.
- Capable of being reached, fetched or attained.
Example Sentences
[B]efore steamboats made Greenwich so come-at-able there were many families of distinction who resided there and in its environs — especially in the autumn of the year, when the river offered much amusement.
After these came a second set; among the most come-at-able of whom were Mrs. and Miss Bates, and Mrs. Goddard, three ladies almost always at the service of an invitation from Hartfield, and who were fetched and carried home so often, that Mr. Woodhouse thought it no hardship for either James or the horses.
Synonyms for come-at-able
Antonyms for come-at-able
Related Words
Word Forms
- more come-at-able
- most come-at-able
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for come-at-able?
Common synonyms include accessible, possible, getatable, attainable.
What is the opposite of come-at-able?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use come-at-able in a sentence?
[B]efore steamboats made Greenwich so come-at-able there were many families of distinction who resided there and in its environs — especially in the autumn of the year, when the river offered much amusement.
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