What does able mean?

able in AZ Dictionary

(a) Having enough power or sources to complete anything: a singer capable reach large notes; a detergent able to remove spots.
(a) Usage Problem at risk of action or treatment: The brake system were able to be fixed.
(a) specially capable or talented.
(n) A word which is used as opposed to the page "A" during interaction.
(n) just like ablet.
(n) a typical termination of English adjectives, especially of the based on verbs.
(v) which will make ready; to enable; to bolster.
(v) To vouch for.
Having energy or implies adequate; competent; skilled: as, a man able to perform military service; a kid is not able to reason on abstract subjects.
legitimately entitled or authorized; having the necessity legal qualification: as, an illegitimate son struggles to simply take by inheritance.
In an absolute sense: strenuous; active.

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  • Synonym for "able"
    • fitted, skillful, competent, vigorous, clever
  • Phrases for "able"
    • be able, been able, were able, being able, able bodied
  • Rhyme for "able"
    • Abel, Cable, Gable, Mabel, Mable
  • Cross Reference for "able"
    • to spell able
  • Equivalent for "able"
    • competent, capable, fit
  • Form for "able"
    • abled
  • Same Context for "able"
    • intelligent, competent, capable, efficient, loyal
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