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capable
adjective as in able to perform
Strongest matches
able, accomplished, adept, adequate, competent, efficient, experienced, gifted, good, intelligent, proficient, qualified, skillful, suited, talented
Weak matches
adapted, apt, au fait, clever, dynamite, fireball, fitted, green thumb, has what it takes, having know-how, having the goods, having the right stuff, knowing the ropes, knowing the score, like a one-man band, like a pistol, masterly, old hand, old-timer, on the ball, proper, there, up, up to it, up to snuff, up to speed, veteran
Example Sentences
I want Arsenal to win it and they are certainly capable of going all the way.
"The point is, if you believe you're going to win, just play your game and assume that if you do that anywhere near the way you're capable of, then you will end up number one."
It’s something that I never thought myself capable of, an achievement I’m proud of.
Geological Survey said “light” shaking was likely, capable of rattling dishes and feeling like a heavy truck has struck a building.
Blackpink has a US stadium tour coming up, but for now, let’s relish these bracing, deeper dives into what else they’re capable of as individuals.
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Quiz
Q: Fill in the blank: "Salchipapas" is a portmanteau of the Spanish words for ______ and ______.
- salt and potatoes
- sausage and French fries
- sardines and French fries
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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