Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: able
IPA transcription: ['eɪbəl]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: able
    Meaning: (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "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"
  • Synonyms: able, capable
    Meaning: have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
  • Synonyms: able
    Meaning: having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; "able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"
Usage examples
  • Do you feel able to sit up?'
  • I have not been able to deny
  • I won't be able to give much.
  • I'm able to earn my own living now."
  • "You will not be able to go, my dear."
  • "We shall be able to do ten times more.
  • 'I might be able to do something for you.
  • We may be able to be of some assistance."
  • Only for him, I'd never been able to do it.
  • He rushed past her, able only to articulate: