able
gb/ˈeɪbəl/ us/ˈeɪbəl/
A2
Inglês
~ 400
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
A2
property
1
Having the power or skill
Having the skill, strength, or power to do something.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is able to [verb]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'able to' with 'can'; 'can' is often used for general ability, while 'able to' is more formal or for specific situations.
Sinónimos
capable (Similar meaning but can also describe general potential rather than immediate ability.)
Antónimos
unable (Direct opposite, meaning lacking the ability to do something.)
Colocações
able to work
|able to help
|able to speak
Temas
daily life
|abilities
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
an able [person/professional]
Erro comum:
Learners might mix this meaning with 'able to' + verb, which expresses possibility rather than describing a person’s qualities.
Sinónimos
competent (Suggests having adequate skill without necessarily being exceptional.)
Antónimos
incompetent (Lacking the necessary skill or ability for a task.)
Colocações
an able leader
|an able student
|an able worker
Temas
work
|education
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She is an able teacher.
- He is an able driver.
- They are able workers.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
able
IPA
GB/ˈeɪbəl/
US/ˈeɪbəl/
Sílabas e acento
able (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (able)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: able
- Comparative: abler
- Superlative: ablest
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- After the training, he is better able to handle customer complaints.
- This software makes us better able to track sales data.