Ably: meaning, definitions and examples

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ably

 

[ หˆeษชbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of ability

In a competent or skilled manner; demonstrating the ability to do something well. The term is often used to describe someone who performs tasks with a certain level of proficiency and effectiveness.

Synonyms

capably, competently, expertly, skillfully

Examples of usage

  • She sings ably in the choir.
  • He handled the situation ably.
  • The team worked ably to meet the deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "ably" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น habilmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคถเคฒเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschickt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan baik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะผั–ะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprawnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅทงใฟใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท habilement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ habilidosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท becerikli bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Šฅ์ˆ™ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุจุฑุงุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกikovnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกikovne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†Ÿ็ปƒๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spretno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kunnulega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะฑะตั€ะปั–ะบะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒกแƒแƒงแƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bacarฤฑqla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ habilidosamente

Etymology

The word 'ably' is derived from the adjective 'able', which comes from the Latin root 'habilis', meaning 'easily handled or managed'. The formation of the adverb form '-ly' indicates the manner in which an action is performed. It has been used in the English language since the late Middle Ages, reflecting the evolving concept of capability and skillfulness. The use of 'ably' suggests a positive capability, indicating that the subject is not just able, but does so with a degree of expertise or proficiency. This adverb has maintained its relevance in contemporary English, frequently appearing in both written and spoken forms, particularly in contexts highlighting the importance of effectiveness and competence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,398, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.