English Explanatory Dictionary

be able to

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Can, to have the ability to.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

be able to is able to being able to was able to been able to

Synonyms

can be of power to have might to

Antonyms

be unable to cannot can't

Derived words

be able to count on one's fingers not be able to get a word in edgeways not be able to hit the broad side of a barn
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