adjective
(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
Examples
- able to swim
- she was able to program her computer
- we were at last able to buy a car
- able to get a grant for the project
adjective
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
Synonyms
Examples
- able teachers
- a capable administrator
- children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
adjective
having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
Examples
- able to learn
- human beings are able to walk on two feet
- Superman is able to leap tall buildings
adjective
having a strong healthy body
Synonyms
able-bodied
Examples
- an able seaman
- every able-bodied young man served in the army