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able

The correct spelling is able.

How to pronounce able

/ˈeɪ.bl̩/
adjective

IPA: /ˈeɪ.bl̩/

Say it like: Abl-e

The correct spelling is able. Easy to use. For example: "I’ll see you as soon as I’m able."

Usage Examples

I’ll see you as soon as I’m able.

After the past week of forced marches, only half the men are fully able.

He was born to an able family.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Easy to use.
  2. 2.Suitable; competent.
  3. 3.Liable to.
  4. 4.Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
  5. 5.Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from.

verb

  1. 1.To make ready.
  2. 2.To make capable; to enable.
  3. 3.To dress.
  4. 4.To give power to; to reinforce; to confirm.
  5. 5.To vouch for; to guarantee.

noun

  1. 1.The letter "A" in Navy Phonetic Alphabet.

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