Able

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪbəl/

Able (adjective)

  1. Having the skill or power to do something.
  2. Being good at doing something.
  3. Permitted by law to do something.

Examples

  • She is able to solve complex problems easily.
  • He is able to lift heavy weights without assistance.

Common collocations: able to perform, able to understand, able to adapt, able leader, able assistant

Synonyms of Able

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Able

  • — describing lack of ability
  • — describing lack of skill or power