Able: meaning, definitions and examples

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able

 

[ หˆeษชbษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

capable of

Having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.

Synonyms

capable, competent, proficient, skilled

Examples of usage

  • He is able to speak four languages fluently.
  • She is able to solve complex problems quickly.
  • We must be able to adapt to new situations in order to succeed.
Context #2 | Adjective

being able

Having considerable skill, proficiency, or knowledge in a particular area.

Synonyms

competent, proficient, skilled, talented

Examples of usage

  • He is a very able lawyer and is known for winning difficult cases.
  • She is an able writer who has published several best-selling novels.
Context #3 | Noun

person who is able

A person with the skill, means, or opportunity to do something.

Synonyms

capable person, competent individual, skilled professional

Examples of usage

  • He is an able in the field of computer programming.
  • The team consists of various ables who contribute their expertise to the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "able" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น capaz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค•เฅเคทเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fรคhig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mampu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะดะฐั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdolny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใงใใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท capable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ capaz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yetenekli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Šฅ๋ ฅ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุฏุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ schopnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ schopnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒฝๅคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sposoben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั–ะปะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bacarฤฑqlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ capaz

Etymology

The word 'able' originates from the Latin word 'habilis', meaning 'easily handled' or 'fit for'. It entered the English language in the 14th century, evolving to its current usage to describe someone with the power or skill to do something. Over time, 'able' has become synonymous with competence, proficiency, and capability.

See also: ability, disable, enable, inability, unable.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #317, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.