able
gb/ˈeɪbəl/ us/ˈeɪbəl/
A2
Английский
~ 400
Значения
0 значений
adjective
A2
property
1
Having the power or skill
Having the skill, strength, or power to do something.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is able to [verb]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'able to' with 'can'; 'can' is often used for general ability, while 'able to' is more formal or for specific situations.
Синонимы
capable (Similar meaning but can also describe general potential rather than immediate ability.)
Антонимы
unable (Direct opposite, meaning lacking the ability to do something.)
Коллокации
able to work
|able to help
|able to speak
Темы
daily life
|abilities
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
an able [person/professional]
Частая ошибка:
Learners might mix this meaning with 'able to' + verb, which expresses possibility rather than describing a person’s qualities.
Синонимы
competent (Suggests having adequate skill without necessarily being exceptional.)
Антонимы
incompetent (Lacking the necessary skill or ability for a task.)
Коллокации
an able leader
|an able student
|an able worker
Темы
work
|education
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- She is an able teacher.
- He is an able driver.
- They are able workers.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
able
IPA
GB/ˈeɪbəl/
US/ˈeɪbəl/
Слоги и ударение
able (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (able)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: able
- Comparative: abler
- Superlative: ablest
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- After the training, he is better able to handle customer complaints.
- This software makes us better able to track sales data.