How to use able in a sentence. To have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity to do… Having the necessary power, skill, resources, or qualifications to do something Having or showing unusual talent, intelligence, skill, or knowledge A suffix meaning “capable of, susceptible of, fit for, tending to, given to,” associated in meaning with the word able, occurring in loanwords from latin (laudable) Used in english as a highly productive suffix to form adjectives by addition to stems of any origin (teachable
Able (comparative abler, superlative ablest) having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task [first attested from around (1350 to 1470).] This decision guide provides guidance on how to effectively use your able account to help you get a job, keep a job, advance in your career and save your employment earnings to achieve your financial goals. Having necessary power, skill, resources, or qualifications See examples of able used in a sentence. There are 15 meanings listed in oed's entry for the word able, seven of which are labelled obsolete
Definition of able adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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