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- pronunciation:
- eI
b
 l
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
abler, ablest |
| definition 1: |
having the skill or power needed to do a thing.
He is proud of being able to read and write.It's great to be able to swim.
- synonyms:
- capable, competent, powerful, qualified, skillful
- antonyms:
- incapable, unable
- similar words:
- intelligent, skilled, strong
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| definition 2: |
having special skill or talent.
She is an able dancer.- synonyms:
- adept, expert, gifted, masterful, talented
- antonyms:
- incompetent
- similar words:
- deft
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| related words: |
quick, ready, skillful |
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