able

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able is part of the Basic English 850.

This word was selected as the Word of the Day for 20-04-2006.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 1.1 Homophones 2 Adjective 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Related words 2.3 See also

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /eɪbl/
• SAMPA: /eIbl/
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[change] Homophones

• Abel

[change] Adjective

Positive able

Comparative abler

Superlative ablest

1. If someone is able to do something, they can do it.

   I'm busy tomorrow, so I won't be able to see you.

[change] Synonyms

• bright
• capable

[change] Related words

• -able (suffix)
• ability
• ably
• unable
• inability
• enable
• disable
• disabled

[change] See also

• skill