able
gb/ˈeɪbəl/ us/ˈeɪbəl/
A2
英語
~ 400
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Having the power or skill
Having the skill, strength, or power to do something.
用法パターン：
[someone] is able to [verb]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'able to' with 'can'; 'can' is often used for general ability, while 'able to' is more formal or for specific situations.
類義語
capable (Similar meaning but can also describe general potential rather than immediate ability.)
対義語
unable (Direct opposite, meaning lacking the ability to do something.)
コロケーション
able to work
|able to help
|able to speak
テーマ
daily life
|abilities
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
an able [person/professional]
よくある間違い：
Learners might mix this meaning with 'able to' + verb, which expresses possibility rather than describing a person’s qualities.
類義語
competent (Suggests having adequate skill without necessarily being exceptional.)
対義語
incompetent (Lacking the necessary skill or ability for a task.)
コロケーション
an able leader
|an able student
|an able worker
テーマ
work
|education
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- She is an able teacher.
- He is an able driver.
- They are able workers.
文法
辞書形
able
IPA
GB/ˈeɪbəl/
US/ˈeɪbəl/
音節・強勢
able （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (able)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: able
- Comparative: abler
- Superlative: ablest
関連語
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- After the training, he is better able to handle customer complaints.
- This software makes us better able to track sales data.