capable
Translation
capable, able, competent
Examples
She is a very capable teacher.
She is a very capable teacher.
He is capable of running a marathon.
He is capable of running a marathon.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) capable of (-ing) to have the ability to do (sth.) He is capable of running a marathon.
a capable ((noun)) a competent (noun) She is a very capable teacher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: able, competent, proficient; Antonyms: incapable, incompetent
Etymology
From Latin 'capere' (to take, hold) + '-able'. Literally 'able to take' on a task.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are 'able' to put a 'cap' on any problem, meaning you can handle it.