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Able

adjective
/ˈeɪ.bl̩/
Word Frequency: 147.8

Definitions

1.adjectiveEasy to use.
2.adjectiveSuitable; competent.
3.adjectiveLiable to.
4.adjectiveHaving the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
5.adjectiveFree from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from.
"I’ll see you as soon as I’m able."
6.adjectiveHaving the physical strength; robust; healthy.
"After the past week of forced marches, only half the men are fully able."
7.adjectiveRich; well-to-do.
"He was born to an able family."
8.adjectiveGifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence.
"The chairman was also an able sailor."
9.adjectiveLegally qualified or competent.
"He is able to practice law in six states."
10.adjectiveCapable of performing all the requisite duties; as an able seaman.

Synonyms

capablecompetentfithealthyable-bodiedeffectivefeasibilityfeasiblecompetencecapabilitysuitableenabled

Rhymes With

enableunstablefablelabelstabledisabletablehabile
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