English to English
able
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adjective (a)
- (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something(adj.all)Example:
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.
source: wordnet30 - Fit; adapted; suitable.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- have the skills and qualifications to do things well(adj.all)Example:
Able teachers.
A capable administrator.
Children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable.
source: wordnet30 - having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity(adj.all)Example:
Able to learn.
Human beings are able to walk on two feet.
Superman is able to leap tall buildings.
source: wordnet30 - having a strong healthy body(adj.all)Example:
An able seaman.
Every able-bodied young man served in the army.
source: wordnet30
verb (v)
- To make able; to enable; to strengthen.(verb)source: webster1913
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