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Able

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Definitions for Able

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

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