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ables

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈeɪbəɫz// ables

v. to have the power, skill, or knowledge to do something. You use this when you want to say someone is capable of a task.

v. to possess the physical, mental, or technical capacity to perform a specific action. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the capability or the task.


SIMPLE

She is able to swim across the pool.

CONTEXTUAL

The new software is able to process thousands of files in just a few seconds.

COMPLEX

While the team is able to complete the project on time, they are not yet able to meet the quality standards required for the final presentation.

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