able
gb/ˈeɪbəl/ us/ˈeɪbəl/
A2
Англійська
~ 400
Значення
0 значень
adjective
A2
property
1
Having the power or skill
Having the skill, strength, or power to do something.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is able to [verb]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'able to' with 'can'; 'can' is often used for general ability, while 'able to' is more formal or for specific situations.
Синоніми
capable (Similar meaning but can also describe general potential rather than immediate ability.)
Антоніми
unable (Direct opposite, meaning lacking the ability to do something.)
Словосполучення
able to work
|able to help
|able to speak
Теми
daily life
|abilities
|work
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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 уживання:
an able [person/professional]
Поширена помилка:
Learners might mix this meaning with 'able to' + verb, which expresses possibility rather than describing a person’s qualities.
Синоніми
competent (Suggests having adequate skill without necessarily being exceptional.)
Антоніми
incompetent (Lacking the necessary skill or ability for a task.)
Словосполучення
an able leader
|an able student
|an able worker
Теми
work
|education
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- She is an able teacher.
- He is an able driver.
- They are able workers.
Граматика
Словникова форма
able
IPA
GB/ˈeɪbəl/
US/ˈeɪbəl/
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able (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (able)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: able
- Comparative: abler
- Superlative: ablest
Споріднені слова
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- After the training, he is better able to handle customer complaints.
- This software makes us better able to track sales data.