able
gb/ˈeɪbəl/ us/ˈeɪbəl/
A2
Английски
~ 400
Значения
0 значения
adjective
A2
property
1
Having the power or skill
Having the skill, strength, or power to do something.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is able to [verb]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'able to' with 'can'; 'can' is often used for general ability, while 'able to' is more formal or for specific situations.
Синоними
capable (Similar meaning but can also describe general potential rather than immediate ability.)
Антоними
unable (Direct opposite, meaning lacking the ability to do something.)
Колокации
able to work
|able to help
|able to speak
Теми
daily life
|abilities
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She is able to finish the project on time.
- He was able to lift the heavy box by himself.
- After months of training, I am finally able to run five kilometers without stopping.
Примери за учащи
- I am able to swim.
- She is able to read English.
- We are able to play the guitar.
adjective
B1
property
2
Intelligent or competent
Smart or good at doing something.
Модел на употреба:
an able [person/professional]
Честа грешка:
Learners might mix this meaning with 'able to' + verb, which expresses possibility rather than describing a person’s qualities.
Синоними
competent (Suggests having adequate skill without necessarily being exceptional.)
Антоними
incompetent (Lacking the necessary skill or ability for a task.)
Колокации
an able leader
|an able student
|an able worker
Теми
work
|education
Примери
- She proved herself to be an able negotiator.
- The company is looking for an able programmer to join their team.
- He is one of the most able students in the class.
Примери за учащи
- She is an able teacher.
- He is an able driver.
- They are able workers.
Граматика
Речникова форма
able
IPA
GB/ˈeɪbəl/
US/ˈeɪbəl/
Срички и ударение
able (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (able)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: able
- Comparative: abler
- Superlative: ablest
Семейство думи
Изрази
be able to
1/bˈi ˈeɪbəl tə/
fixed phrase
Have the ability to do something
To have the skill, strength, or time to do something.
Примери
- I will be able to meet you tomorrow.
- She wasn’t able to finish her homework before dinner.
better able to
2/bˈɛtɚ ˈeɪbəl tə/
fixed phrase
Have more ability than before/others
To have more skill or power than before, or compared to someone else.
Примери
- After the training, he is better able to handle customer complaints.
- This software makes us better able to track sales data.