Definitions

capable

[key-puh-buhl] / ˈkeɪ pə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

able to perform

Synonyms

STRONGEST

able accomplished adept adequate competent efficient experienced gifted good intelligent proficient qualified skillful suited talented

WEAK

adapted apt au fait clever dynamite fireball fitted green thumb has what it takes having know-how having the goods having the right stuff knowing the ropes knowing the score like a one-man band like a pistol masterly old hand old-timer on the ball proper there up up to it up to snuff up to speed veteran

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clumsy green ignorant inadequate incapable incompetent ineffective inefficient inept inexperienced powerless stupid unable unintelligent unqualified unskilled unsuitable untalented useless weak

WEAK

impotent unskillful

Example Sentences

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"I would like all Poles to assume responsibility for what we are proud of... but also that we be capable... of assuming responsibility for what does not do us honour," he added.

From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026

Raimi was capable of shapelier storytelling than this.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

The Falcon 9 now launches about 150 times a year with boosters that are capable of being reused dozens of times.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

Mr. Bracey plays him as a stalwart and capable character, flawed but heroic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Penelope did not bother to explain that the Incorrigibles were more than capable of catching their own meals and would probably prefer to eat them uncooked, rather than roasted on a spit.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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