English dictionary
able
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- (usually followed by ‘to’) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
adjective
- having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
adjective
- have the skills and qualifications to do things well
adjective
- having a strong healthy body
Example sentences
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
able to learn
human beings are able to walk on two feet
Superman is able to leap tall buildings
able teachers
a capable administrator
children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
an able seaman
every able-bodied young man served in the army