adjective#519 by frequency
able
/ˈeɪ.bl̩/
Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task; Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from
- comparative
- abler
- superlative
- ablest
Meanings
- 1
Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task
I'll be able to help you.
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I am able to read English.
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- 2
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from
- 3
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence
- 4
Legally qualified or competentrare
- 5
Capable of performing all the requisite duties; as an able seamanrare
- 6
Having the physical strength; robust; healthyrare
- 7
Easy to userare
- 8
Suitable; competentrare
- 9
Liable torare
- 10
Rich; well-to-dorare