able
Translation
able, capable, competent
Examples
She is able to swim.
She is able to swim.
He is a very able student.
He is a very able student.
Grammar Patterns
be ((to-inf)) to have the ability to do (sth.) She is able to swim.
an ((able)) ((noun)) competent or skilled He is a very able student.
Similar Words
Synonyms: capable, competent; Antonyms: unable, incapable
Etymology
From Latin 'habilis' meaning 'easily handled, apt'. The suffix '-able' means 'capable of'.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'I am ABLE to do it!' to remember its meaning of capability.