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capable
adjective(ca-pa-ble)
possibly accepting or permitting
Synonyms: open, subject,
Examples:
A passage capable of misinterpretation.
capable
adjective(ca-pa-ble)
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
Synonyms: able,
Examples:
A capable administrator.
Children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable.
capable
adjective(ca-pa-ble)
having the requisite qualities for
Synonyms: adequate to, equal to, up to,
capable
adjective(ca-pa-ble)
(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
Antonyms: incapable,
Examples:
Capable of winning.
Capable of hard work.
Capable of walking on two feet.
capable
(ca-pa-ble)
(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for
Antonyms: incapable,
Examples:
No one believed her capable of murder.

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