adjadj.all(usually followed by 'to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do somethingAttributes:ability ability power
Examples:- 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
Antonyms:unable
Derivationally Related Form:ability
Inherited Hypernyms:able
adj satadj.allhave the skills and qualifications to do things wellSynset:capable
Examples:- able teachers
- a capable administrator
- children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
Antonyms:incompetent
Derivationally Related Form:abilitycapablenesscapability
Inherited Hypernyms:able
Similar to:competent
adj satadj.allhaving inherent physical or mental ability or capacityExamples:- able to learn
- human beings are able to walk on two feet
- Superman is able to leap tall buildings
Antonyms:incapable
Derivationally Related Form:ability
Inherited Hypernyms:able
Similar to:capable