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Able — synonyms, able antonyms, definition

1. able (a)

57 synonyms
accomplished acknowledged adapted adept adequate adjusted adroit alert apt astute bright canny capable clever competent cultivated cultured dexterous dormant effective • • •

2. able (Adjective)

1 synonym
able-bodied
1 antonym
unable
4 definitions

able (Adjective) — (usually followed by 'to') having the necessary means, skill, know-how or authority to do something. ex. "able to swim" ex. "she was able to program her computer" ex. "we were at last able to buy a car" ex. "able to get a grant for the project"

able (Adjective) — Having the skills and qualifications to do things well. ex. "able teachers"

able (Adjective) — Having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity. ex. "able to learn" ex. "human beings are able to walk on two feet" ex. "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"

able (Adjective) — Having a strong healthy body. ex. "an able seaman" ex. "every able-bodied young man served in the army"

2 see also
ability power

3. able (Other)

1 definition

able (Other) — Able to be, subject to.