Looking for the meaning of the word ABLER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ABLER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Able
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English (also in the sense ‘easy to use, suitable’): from Old French hable, from Latin habilis ‘handy’, from habere ‘to hold’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈeɪbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something
Short Definition:having power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something
Examples:- he was able to read Greek at the age of eight
- they would never be able to afford such a big house
Definition:
having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence
Short Definition:having considerable skill or intelligence
Examples:- the dancers were technically very able
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