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English adjective: able | |||
| 1. | able (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something | ||
| Samples | Able to swim. She was able to program her computer. We were at last able to buy a car. Able to get a grant for the project. | ||
| Attribute | ability, ability, power | ||
| Antonyms | unable | ||
| 2. | able have the skills and qualifications to do things well | ||
| Samples | Able teachers. A capable administrator. Children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable. | ||
| Synonyms | capable | ||
| Similar | competent | ||
| Antonyms | incompetent | ||
| 3. | able having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity | ||
| Samples | Able to learn. Human beings are able to walk on two feet. Superman is able to leap tall buildings. | ||
| Similar | capable | ||
| Antonyms | incapable | ||
| 4. | able having a strong healthy body | ||
| Samples | An able seaman. Every able-bodied young man served in the army. | ||
| Synonyms | able-bodied | ||
| Similar | fit | ||
| Antonyms | unfit | ||
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