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able
able
/ˈeɪbl/
adjective
(
)
(usually followed by 'to') having the necessary means, skill, know-how or authority to do something
(
able
)
(usually followed by 'to') having the necessary means, skill, know-how or authority to do something
Able to swim
able to swim
She was able to program her computer
she was able to program her computer
We were at last able to buy a car
we were at last able to buy a car
Able to get a grant for the project
able to get a grant for the project
(
)
Have the skills and qualifications to do things well
(
capable
,
able
)
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
Able teachers
able teachers
A capable administrator
a capable administrator
Children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
(
)
Having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
(
able
)
having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
Able to learn
able to learn
Human beings are able to walk on two feet
human beings are able to walk on two feet
Superman is able to leap tall buildings
Superman is able to leap tall buildings
Having a strong healthy body
(
able
,
able-bodied
)
having a strong healthy body
An able seaman
an able seaman
Every able-bodied young man served in the army
every able-bodied young man served in the army
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