Definition Synonyms
Definition of able - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
capablehaving the necessary powers to accomplish a task
- She is able to solve complex problems.
2.
talentedgifted with skill, intelligence, or competence
- He is an able musician.
3.
legalTECH. legally qualified or competentTECH.
- She is able to sign the contract.
Expressions with able
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not feeling pressure or worry
With the project done, he was able to breathe easy.
have the skill or means to do something
She was able to solve the problem quickly..
not reluctant and has the necessary skills
He is willing and able to fix the car.
physically strong and healthy without disabilities
The job requires able-bodied individuals.
easily approached or accessed
The files were stored in a come-at-able location for everyone..
worth discussing or mentioning
The new policy is definitely talk-about-able among the team.
trained crew member, grade above ordinary seaman and below leading seaman
She advanced to able rating after passing the required seamanship tests.
experienced sailor below the rank of officer
The able seaman expertly handled the deck duties during the storm..
unfair treatment of people with disabilities
Able-bodiedism can make it hard for disabled people to find jobs.
discrimination favoring physically able individuals
Able-bodism often affects workplace accessibility.
having a disability but focusing on abilities instead of limitations
She is differently able and excels in painting.
having unimpaired mental capability
She is an able-minded student, excelling in all subjects.
easy to access or reach
The files are stored in a get-at-able location.
difficult to reach or access
The remote island was un-come-at-able by boat.
Origin of able
Latin, habilis (able)
Terms with able included in their meaning
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inform
able to convey information to someone
physical
able to bend easily without breaking
not possible
not able to be done or happen
not visible
not able to be seen by the eye
durability
able to withstand great force or pressure
missing object
not able to be found or missing
availability
be unoccupied and able to use hands
decision
possess real options and be able to decide between them
capability
be able to do something without negative consequences
countable
able to be counted
lethal
causing or able to cause death
hearing impairment
unable to hear or only partially able to hear
unchangeable decision
not able to be changed or discussed further
immovable
not able to move or change
self-reliant
not controlled by others, able to make own choices
available
able to be used when needed
employment
having no job despite being able to work
sight
able to be seen by the eye
medical
normal eyesight able to see clearly at a standard distance
uncontrollable situation
not able to be controlled by someone
basic skills
able to use computers and related technology
flexible
able to return to original shape after stretching
language proficiency
able to speak a language easily and correctly
collapsible
able to collapse into a flat shape
Examples of able in a sentence
They are able to complete the project on time. She is an able leader in challenging times. The team needs an able strategist to succeed. He is able to represent himself in court. The judge declared her able to testify.
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- French:capable, habile, ...
- German:fähig, begabt, ...
- Italian:capace, idoneo, ...
- Spanish:capaz, talentoso, ...
- Portuguese:capaz, habilidoso, ...
- Chinese:有能力的, 有才华的, ...
- Japanese:できる, 才能ある, ...
- Arabic:قادر, بارِع, ...
- Hebrew:מְסוּגָל, מֻכְשָׁר, ...
- Russian:способный, талантливый, ...
- Ukrainian:здатний, талановитий, ...
- Hindi:सक्षम, प्रतिभाशाली, ...
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