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Definition of able
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ablest\ -b(ə-)ləst \
: marked by intelligence, knowledge, skill, or competence
an able administrator
-able
adjective suffixDefinition of -able (Entry 2 of 2)
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adverb
Adjective suffix
Synonyms & Antonyms for able
Synonyms: Adjective
capable, competent, equal, fit, good, qualified, suitable
Antonyms: Adjective
incompetent, inept, poor, unfit, unfitted, unqualified
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Examples of able in a Sentence
Adjective
He will buy a new car as soon as he is able. He turned out to be an able editor. She is one of the ablest lawyers in the firm.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
But, on these three crucial issues, Bolton was able to get the better of Trump. — Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, "How John Bolton Got the Better of President Trump," 10 Sep. 2019 If the ban passes the full City Council, according to The Island Packet, Beaufort County sheriff's deputies would be able to ticket anyone who breaks the rules. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, "Hilton Head Island's Latest Efforts to Protect Sea Turtles and Beachgoers," 9 Sep. 2019 Moras looks for a triangle or armbar but isn’t able to get anything. — Todd Martin, Los Angeles Times, "UFC 242 live updates: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier," 7 Sep. 2019 If Ray isn’t able to go, the most likely candidate to start in his place would appear to be right-hander Taylor Clarke, who has thrown well in his big league appearances since mid-July. — Nick Piecoro, azcentral, "D-Backs still hopeful Robbie Ray’s blister isn’t serious," 7 Sep. 2019 Akron was able to find the end zone early and even added another score with less than five minutes to play to cut the Blazers lead in half. — Evan Dudley, al, "Quarter-by-quarter look at UAB’s 31-20 road victory over Akron," 7 Sep. 2019 The injury set him back a bit, hasn’t been able to find his footing since. — Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, "A closer look at Khris Davis’ prolonged slump," 7 Sep. 2019 Samii dressed hundreds of women able and willing to pay at least $8,000 for gala and wedding gowns. — Mallory Moench, SFChronicle.com, "‘A dying art’: SF couture designer Lily Samii retires as industry evolves," 6 Sep. 2019 We are honored to implement this pilot program and hope that other senior centers will be able to learn from it to expand their transportation options for older adults. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News, "Pilot program is offering limited free rides to seniors," 6 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'able.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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