Ably
adverb
In a competent, skillful, or effective way.
She ably took charge of the situation.
Often appears as...
- performed ably
- ably assisted
adverb
In a competent, skillful, or effective way.
She ably took charge of the situation.
Often appears as...
- performed ably
- ably assisted
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Pro Tip 1/3Positive Impression
Using 'ably' frequently gives a positive impression of someone's abilities or actions.
Despite the challenges, the team ably met their deadlines.
Pro Tip 2/3Leadership Qualities
'Ably' is often used to describe someone efficiently leading or managing others.
He ably guided his team through the complex project.
Pro Tip 3/3Understated Confidence
The adverb 'ably' implies capability without showing off, often reflecting modesty.
She ably answered the questions, showing quiet confidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Impression
Using 'ably' frequently gives a positive impression of someone's abilities or actions.
Despite the challenges, the team ably met their deadlines.
Pro Tip 2/3Leadership Qualities
'Ably' is often used to describe someone efficiently leading or managing others.
He ably guided his team through the complex project.
Pro Tip 3/3Understated Confidence
The adverb 'ably' implies capability without showing off, often reflecting modesty.
She ably answered the questions, showing quiet confidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Impression
Using 'ably' frequently gives a positive impression of someone's abilities or actions.
Despite the challenges, the team ably met their deadlines.
Pro Tip 2/3Leadership Qualities
'Ably' is often used to describe someone efficiently leading or managing others.
He ably guided his team through the complex project.
Pro Tip 3/3Understated Confidence
The adverb 'ably' implies capability without showing off, often reflecting modesty.
She ably answered the questions, showing quiet confidence.
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John Hodgman
American Comedian
One can always come up with funny lists and jokes. You know what? I take it back. Not everyone can always come up with funny lists and some jokes. I'm very lucky to have a gift where I can do that pretty ably.
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Ann Macbeth
English Author
We probably do not have a large enough industry here to ably support the independent filmmaker to move in and out. Much of the industry is based on full-time jobs here, institutionalised jobs.
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Henry R. Luce
American Editor
I suggest that what we want to do is not to leave to posterity a great institution, but to leave behind a great tradition of journalism ably practiced in our time.
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Ryan Holmes
Canadian Businessman
Social media listening tools make it easy to track brand references and mentions, and these functions can still be handled ably by a small, dedicated team.
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Indian Actor
I am ably balancing big and small films. With every big film I do, I try to take up films that are high on content and small on budget.
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John Hodgman
American Comedian
One can always come up with funny lists and jokes. You know what? I take it back. Not everyone can always come up with funny lists and some jokes. I'm very lucky to have a gift where I can do that pretty ably.
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Ann Macbeth
English Author
We probably do not have a large enough industry here to ably support the independent filmmaker to move in and out. Much of the industry is based on full-time jobs here, institutionalised jobs.
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Henry R. Luce
American Editor
I suggest that what we want to do is not to leave to posterity a great institution, but to leave behind a great tradition of journalism ably practiced in our time.
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Ryan Holmes
Canadian Businessman
Social media listening tools make it easy to track brand references and mentions, and these functions can still be handled ably by a small, dedicated team.
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Indian Actor
I am ably balancing big and small films. With every big film I do, I try to take up films that are high on content and small on budget.
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