able
/ˈeɪbl/ adjectiveDefinition
be able to do sth › to have the ability to do something or the possibility of doing something: He'll be able to help you. I wouldn't be able to come at that time anyway. → Opposite be unable to do sth
› clever or good at doing something: She's a very able student.
ably adverb › Robson, ably assisted by Anderson, has completely rebuilt the team.(Definition of able adjective from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
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