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1. (adj) able
(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
"able to swim"; "she was able to program her computer"; "we were at last able to buy a car"; "able to get a grant for the project"

2. (adj) able, capable
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
"able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"

3. (adj) able
having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
"able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"

4. (adj) able, able-bodied
having a strong healthy body
"an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army"


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