able

[ey-buhl] / ˈeɪ bəl /

ADJECTIVE

capable of performing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adequate capable equal to up to it

STRONG

competent equipped fit free in a position to ready suited

WEAK

allowed empowered enabled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incapable

STRONG

inadequate incapable incompetent ineffective inept unequipped unfit unsuited

WEAK

inhibited powerless

ADJECTIVE

able to perform well; having a proven capacity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adept apt capable competent proficient skilled

STRONG

accomplished adroit effective experienced practiced qualified skillful talented

WEAK

clever facile know one's onions know the ropes masterful masterly savvy smart trained up to snuff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incapable incompetent ineffective

STRONG

inept poor weak

WEAK

ignorant impotent useless

Example Sentences

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Brook said Banton was now able to alter his approach to the game and the conditions, the hallmark of a good player.

From Barron's

Scientists have not been able to grow most of these bacteria in the lab, which has made them difficult to study directly.

From Science Daily

“Being more seasoned and being able to reflect on my journey while I’m still in it is something that’s very, very different.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I can never really tell, so it’s nice to be able to see it on paper.”

From Los Angeles Times

“And you need to be able to sustain that.”

From Los Angeles Times