Sekirov Dictionary

able

/ˈeɪ.bl̩/

adjective 10
verb 5
noun 1
forms 5

adjective10

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having the power or the means that are needed to do something
- She is able to lift the box without assistance.
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Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from.
- In a democratic world you'd be able to say what you thought wherever you were.
- I'll see you as soon as I'm able.
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Legally qualified or competent.
- He is able to practice law in six states.
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Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence.
- The chairman was also an able sailor.
Capable of performing all the requisite duties; as an able seaman.
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(dialect) Having the physical strength; robust; healthy.
- After the past week of forced marches, only half the men are fully able.
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(no longer used) Suitable; competent.
- […] and for every able man servant that he or she shall carry or send armed and provided as aforesaid, ninety acres of land of like measure. — 2006
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(no longer used) Rich; well-to-do.
- He was born to an able family.
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(no longer used) Easy to use.
- As the hands are the most habil parts of the body... — 1710
(dialect, no longer used) Liable to.

verb5

(no longer used) To make capable; to enable.
(no longer used) To give power to; to reinforce; to confirm.
(no longer used) To make ready.
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(no longer used) To vouch for; to guarantee.
- None does offend, none....I’ll able ’em. — 1603
(no longer used) To dress.

noun1

The letter "A" in Navy Phonetic Alphabet.

forms

abled · abling · ables · abler · ablest

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