Synonyms for able
ˈeɪ bəlable

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1. able

   Adequate, commensurate, and sufficient signify equal to some given occasion or work; as, a sum sufficient to meet expenses; an adequate remedy for the disease. Commensurate is the more precise and learned word, signifying that which exactly measures the matter in question. Adapted, fit, suitable, and qualified refer to the qualities which match or suit the occasion. A clergyman may have strength adequate to the work of a porter; but that would not be a fit or suitable occupation for him. Work is satisfactory if it satisfies those for whom it is done, though it may be very poor work judged by some higher standard. Qualified refers to acquired abilities; competent to both natural and acquired; a qualified teacher may be no longer competent, by reason of ill health. Able and capable suggest general ability and reserved power, able being the higher word of the two. An able man will do something well in any position. A capable man will come up to any ordinary demand. We say an able orator, a capable accountant.

   Synonyms:
   adapted, adequate, capable, commensurate, competent, equal, fit, fitted, fitting, qualified, satisfactory, sufficient, suitable

   Antonyms:
   disqualified, inadequate, incompetent, inferior, insufficient, poor, unequal, unfit, unqualified, unsatisfactory, unsuitable, useless, worthless

   Preposition:
   Adequate to the demand; for the purpose.

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1. able

   Synonyms:
   strong, powerful, clever, skillful, talented, capable, fitted, efficient, effective, learned, gifted, masterly, telling, nervous, vigorous

   Antonyms:
   weak, inefficient, unskillful, silly, stupid, incapable, ineffective, unqualified

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1. ableadjective

   (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"

   Synonyms:
   capable, able-bodied

   Antonyms:
   incapable, unfit, incompetent, unable

2. able, capableadjective

   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:
   equal to(p), open, adequate to(p), subject, able-bodied, up to(p), capable

   Antonyms:
   incompetent, unfit, unable, incapable

3. ableadjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   capable, able-bodied

   Antonyms:
   unable, unfit, incompetent, incapable

4. able, able-bodiedadjective

   having a strong healthy body

   "an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army"

   Synonyms:
   capable, able-bodied

   Antonyms:
   unfit, incapable, incompetent, unable

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1. capable, qualified, can

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1. ableadjective

   Synonyms:
   clever, accomplished, talented, adroit, ingenious, expert, dexterous, apt, quick, skilful, efficient, proficient, good, versed, practical, AU FAIT

2. ableadjective

   Synonyms:
   qualified, fitted, competent

3. ableadjective

   Synonyms:
   capable, gifted, powerful, strong, mighty, highly endowed

4. ableadjective

   Synonyms:
   masterly, effective, telling

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1. ableadjective

   Synonyms:
   competent, qualified, capable, talented, clever, gifted, efficient, effective, cogent, telling, potent

   Antonyms:
   unable, incompetent, incapable, inefficient ineffective, impotent

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1. List of paraphrases for "able":

   capable, unable, possible, skilful, possibility, ability, conditions, capacity, extent, competent, incapable, measurement

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   We did a curbside order [from] a Target, and he was able to get that one. Then he brought it home and we were fine.

5. Nick Carter:

   It's gone as well as it could do in the circumstances... but we haven't been able to bring everybody out and that has been heartbreaking and there have been some very challenging judgements that have had to be made on the ground.