Able meaning

What does “able” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“able” is an adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something.

able

adjective

(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
“able to swim”
“she was able to program her computer”
Oppositesunable
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
“able teachers”
“a capable administrator”
Synonymscapable
having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
“able to learn”
“human beings are able to walk on two feet”
having a strong healthy body
“an able seaman”
“every able-bodied young man served in the army”
Synonymsable-bodied

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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✦Synonyms for able✦Words that rhyme with able✦Unscramble ABLE