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able
adjective
(usually followed by ‘to’) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
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adjective
(usually followed by ‘to’) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
“able to swim”
adjective
having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
“able to learn”
adjective
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
“able teachers”
adjective
having a strong healthy body
“an able seaman”
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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
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