Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

able

[ey-buhl] / ˈeɪ bəl /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Are you working on anything right now that we’ll be able to hear soon?

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

If Saints get promoted, the EFL would not be able to unilaterally apply the penalty in the top flight, but it can recommend to the Premier League board that the deduction is carried over.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Insurers should be able to manage private-credit risk via controls such as diversifying across geographies and conservative sector selection, the ratings company adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“I grew up in this town. I am here because I have to be here from a divorce, but as soon as they’re 18, I’ll be able to leave,” she said at the time.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 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




Vocabulary lists containing able


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "able" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com