Able
/ˈeɪbəl/
adjectiveBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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1
Having the necessary skill, strength, or resources to do something.
/ˈeɪbəl/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Having sufficient skill or strength
He's able to speak five languages fluently.
💡 Simply: Good at something or capable of doing it.
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The team has an able leader who guides them well.
How It's Used
Sports
"The able athlete won the championship."
Education
"She's an able student, always scoring high grades."
Idioms & expressions
able-bodied
Physically strong and healthy.
"The able-bodied man helped the elderly woman with her groceries."
From Old English 'æbel' or Old French 'able', derived from Latin 'habilis', meaning 'capable' or 'fit'.
The word 'able' has been used in English since the 14th century, originating from Old English and Old French roots.