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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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Despite the cost, Gulf exporters might still favor a deal with Tehran on tolls since they would benefit massively from being able to transit the strait again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul this week sent a congratulatory message, according to Myanmar state media, saying that under Min Aung Hlaing's "able leadership" the nations' relations would "grow from strength to strength".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

When he stepped inside the ropes on Thursday, McIlroy was finally able to lock in and stoke the competitive fire which has fuelled his outstanding career.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

We want to be able to play our best golf when we’re feeling like that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Maybe they would not be able to repair them.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom