What is the meaning of able?

adjective

  • Usually followed by `to'. ( having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something)
    • usage: "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"
  • Have the skills and qualifications to do things well.
    • usage: "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
  • Having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity.
    • usage: "able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"
  • Having a strong healthy body.
    • usage: "an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army"
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