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flexible

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈflɛksəbəl/

flexible means: Able or willing to change plans, arrangements, or behavior to suit different needs.

adjective

READY TO CHANGEB1

Able or willing to change plans, arrangements, or behavior to suit different needs.

  • My working hours are flexible.
  • We need to be flexible about our plans.
  • The manager was flexible when I needed time off.

How to use it: flexible about something (We are flexible about the starting date.)

Similar words: adaptable, accommodating

Opposites: inflexible, rigid

Common phrases: flexible hours, flexible schedule, flexible approach

BENDS EASILYB1

Able to bend easily without breaking.

  • The tube is soft and flexible.
  • Use flexible wire to make the shape.
  • These shoes have flexible soles.

Similar words: bendable, pliable

Opposites: rigid, stiff

Common phrases: flexible tube, flexible material, flexible wire, flexible plastic

EASILY ADAPTEDB2

Able to be changed or shaped to suit different purposes.

  • The software has a flexible design.
  • We need a flexible system that supports different users.
  • This flexible language allows several ways to express the same idea.

Similar words: adaptable, versatile

Opposites: inflexible, rigid

Common phrases: flexible system, flexible design, flexible language

Questions about flexible

What does flexible mean?

Able or willing to change plans, arrangements, or behavior to suit different needs.

What is flexible in other languages?

Türkçe: esnek · Español: flexible · Français: souple · Deutsch: flexibel · Italiano: flessibile · 日本語: 柔軟な

How do you pronounce flexible?

It is pronounced /ˈflɛksəbəl/.

How do you use flexible in a sentence?

My working hours are flexible. We need to be flexible about our plans.

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