Was able to: meaning, definitions and examples
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was able to
[ wษz หeษชbษl tuห ]
past simple
To have the necessary power, skill, or opportunity to do something.
Synonyms
adept, capable, competent, skilled.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| was able to |
Use this phrase when describing someone's ability to do something in the past.
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| capable |
Use this word to describe someone who has the ability or qualities necessary for doing something, typically in a general sense.
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| competent |
This word is suitable for describing someone who is adequately qualified or has a sufficient level of skill to perform a task.
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| skilled |
Use this word to describe someone who has acquired a high level of proficiency through training or practice.
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| adept |
This word is best used to describe someone who is highly skilled or proficient in a particular area. It often has a specialized or expert connotation.
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Examples of usage
- He was able to finish the project on time.
- I was able to meet the deadline thanks to the team's hard work.
Translations
Translations of the word "was able to" in other languages:
๐ต๐น conseguiu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเฅเคทเคฎ เคฅเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช konnte
๐ฎ๐ฉ berhasil
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผัะณ
๐ต๐ฑ byล w stanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใงใใ
๐ซ๐ท a pu
๐ช๐ธ pudo
๐น๐ท baลardฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ์ ์์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชู ูู ู ู
๐จ๐ฟ byl schopen
๐ธ๐ฐ bol schopnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝๅค
๐ธ๐ฎ bil sposoben
๐ฎ๐ธ getiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะปัะฝะฐะฝ ะบะตะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแซแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bacardฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ pudo
Etymology
The phrase 'was able to' originates from the Old English word 'ฤbilan', meaning 'to have power or ability'. Over time, the phrase evolved to its current form in Modern English, becoming a commonly used expression to indicate capability or opportunity.