Definitions
1.AdjectiveHaving the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}"She is able to lift the box without assistance."
2.AdjectiveFree from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from."In a democratic world you'd be able to say what you thought wherever you were.; I'll see you as soon as I'm able.; With that obstacle removed, I am now able to proceed with my plan."
3.AdjectiveGifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence."The chairman was also an able sailor."
4.AdjectiveLegally qualified or competent."He is able to practice law in six states."
5.AdjectiveCapable of performing all the requisite duties; as an able seaman.
6.AdjectiveHaving the physical strength; robust; healthy."After the past week of forced marches, only half the men are fully able."
7.AdjectiveEasy to use.
8.AdjectiveSuitable; competent.
9.AdjectiveLiable to.
10.AdjectiveRich; well-to-do."He was born to an able family."
11.VerbTo make ready.
12.VerbTo make capable; to enable.
13.VerbTo dress.
14.VerbTo give power to; to reinforce; to confirm.
15.VerbTo vouch for; to guarantee.
16.Verbpresent participle and gerund of can"I might be able to go.; I have been able to go, since I was seven.; I had been able to go before.; I will be able to go tomorrow."
17.NounThe letter "A" in Navy Phonetic Alphabet.