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able
adjective(a-ble)
having a strong healthy body
Synonyms: able-bodied,
Examples:
An able seaman.
Every able-bodied young man served in the army.
able
adjective(a-ble)
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
Synonyms: capable,
Examples:
Able teachers.
A capable administrator.
Children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable.
able
adjective(a-ble)
having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
Examples:
Able to learn.
Human beings are able to walk on two feet.
Superman is able to leap tall buildings.
able
adjective(a-ble)
(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
Antonyms: unable,
Examples:
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.

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