able


Definition: Meaning of, able in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈeɪb(ə)l /

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Positive Comparative Superlative
able abler ablest
  1. be able to do something to have the skill, strength, knowledge etc needed to do something
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  2. be able to do something to be in a situation in which it is possible for you to do something
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  3. clever or good at doing something
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able used in phrases

  • able seaman (noun)
    1. a low rank in the navy, or someone who has this rank
  • able-bodied (adjective)
    1. physically strong and healthy, especially when compared with someone who is DISABLED
    2. the able-bodied [plural] people who are able-bodied
  • able-bodied seaman (noun)
    1. a seaman in the merchant marine; trained in special skills
  • able-bodiedism (noun)
    1. discrimination in favour of the able-bodied
  • able-bodism (noun)
    1. discrimination in favour of the able-bodied
  • come-at-able (adjective)
    1. capable of being attained or accomplished
    2. capable of being reached or attained
  • un-come-at-able (adjective)
    1. difficult to reach or attain
  • willing and able (adjective)
    1. not reluctant
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-able


Definition: Meaning of, -able in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əb(ə)l /

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also -ible [in adjectives]
  1. that you can do something to
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  2. having a particular quality or condition
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