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Able

🔄 Synonyms of "Able"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
competentHaving sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
fitverbSuitable; proper
capableAble and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
healthyEnjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.
able-bodiedNot disabled; having no physical disability.

↔️ Antonyms of "Able"

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WordDefinition
unableverbNot able; lacking a certain ability.
not able(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Able"

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WordDefinition
capableAble and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
competentHaving sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
fitSuitable; proper
healthyEnjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.
able-bodiedNot disabled; having no physical disability.
effectiveHaving the power to produce a required effect or effects.
feasibilitynounThe state of being feasible or possible.
feasibleAble to be done in practice.
competencenoun(uncountable) The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
capabilitynounThe power or ability to generate an outcome.
suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
enabledverbBeing capable for use or action; not disabled.
aptSuitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
enableverbTo make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.
appropriateSuitable or fit; proper; felicitous.
availableReadily obtainable.
abilitynoun(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
eligibleAllowed to and meeting the necessary conditions required to participate in or be chosen for something
empowermentnounThe achievement of political, social or economic power by an individual or group.
empoweredverb(US) Having been given the power to make choices relevant to one's situation.

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