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able

[ey-buhl] / ˈeɪ bəl /
ADJECTIVE
capable of performing
Synonyms
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adequate capable equal to up to it
STRONG
competent equipped fit free in a position to ready suited
WEAK
allowed empowered enabled
Antonyms
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incapable
STRONG
inadequate incapable incompetent ineffective inept unequipped unfit unsuited
WEAK
inhibited powerless
ADJECTIVE
able to perform well; having a proven capacity
Synonyms
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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
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incapable incompetent ineffective
STRONG
inept poor weak
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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

If that continues it would be able to raise billions, a prospect that horrifies Gulf Arab states.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The worry is that not all security firms will be able to handle new threats.

From Barron's • 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

Betsie had never been able to lift much; today her shovelfuls were microscopic and she stumbled frequently as she walked to the low ground where we dumped the loads.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom