able as in (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
- "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 as in have the skills and qualifications to do things well
- "able teachers"
- "a capable administrator"
- "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
Synonyms
- capable(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; possibly accepting or permitting; (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; having the requisite qualities for; have the skills and qualifications to do things well
able as in having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
- "able to learn"
- "human beings are able to walk on two feet"
- "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"
able as in having a strong healthy body
- "an able seaman"
- "every able-bodied young man served in the army"
Synonyms
- able-bodiedhaving a strong healthy body