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able
/ˈeɪbəl/
[/ˈeɪbəl/]
having the power or skill
Beginneradjective
Definition
Able means having the power, skill, or chance to do something.
Example
She is able to speak three languages.
She is able to speak three languages.
Etymology
From Old French 'able', from Latin 'habilis' meaning easy to handle.
How & Where It’s Used
Common adjective, often followed by 'to' and a verb.