Able
adjective
Having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.
She was able to finish the project on time
Often appears as...
- be able to
- able to do
adjective
Having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence.
She's a very able student
Often appears as...
- very able
- quite able
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Approving
adjective
Having the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity to do something.
Will you be able to meet me?
Often appears as...
- are you able
- been able
adjective
Having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.
She was able to finish the project on time
Often appears as...
- be able to
- able to do
adjective
Having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence.
She's a very able student
Often appears as...
- very able
- quite able
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Having the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity to do something.
Will you be able to meet me?
Often appears as...
- are you able
- been able
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Opportunity Required
Expresses that conditions must be met to do something.
He was able to travel because he saved enough money.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Success
Being able to do something doesn't guarantee success.
She was able to try the challenge but didn't succeed.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Action
Highlights potential rather than a completed action.
They are able to assist if you ask.
Pro Tip 1/3Opportunity Required
Expresses that conditions must be met to do something.
He was able to travel because he saved enough money.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Success
Being able to do something doesn't guarantee success.
She was able to try the challenge but didn't succeed.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Action
Highlights potential rather than a completed action.
They are able to assist if you ask.
Pro Tip 1/3Opportunity Required
Expresses that conditions must be met to do something.
He was able to travel because he saved enough money.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Success
Being able to do something doesn't guarantee success.
She was able to try the challenge but didn't succeed.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Action
Highlights potential rather than a completed action.
They are able to assist if you ask.
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