1. (adj)able (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something Synonyms: capable, able-bodied Antonyms: incapable, unfit, incompetent, unable
2. (adj)able, capable have the skills and qualifications to do things well Synonyms: equal to(p), open, adequate to(p), subject, able-bodied, able, up to(p), capable Antonyms: incompetent, unfit, unable, incapable
3. (adj)able having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity Synonyms: capable, able-bodied Antonyms: unable, unfit, incompetent, incapable
4. (adj)able, able-bodied having a strong healthy body Synonyms: capable, able-bodied, able Antonyms: unfit, incapable, incompetent, unable
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'able'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. able Adequate, commensurate, and sufficient signify equal to some given occasion or work; as, a sum sufficient to meet expenses; an adequate remedy for the disease. Commensurate is the more Synonyms: adequate, able, competent, fitted, satisfactory, adapted, equal, fitting, sufficient, capable, fit, qualified, suitable, commensurate Antonyms: disqualified, inferior, unequal, unsatisfactory, useless, inadequate, insufficient, unfit, unsuitable, worthless, incompetent, poor, unqualified
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