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cap·a·ble
 capable
- pronunciation:
- keI
p
bl
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having the skill or power to do what is needed.
I know a capable mechanic who can fix your car.- synonyms:
- able, competent, qualified
- antonyms:
- incapable, incompetent
- similar words:
- adept, apt, clever, effective, ingenious, knowledgeable, on the ball, skillful, smart
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| definition 2: |
able to; ready for (usually followed by "of").
I am capable of staying up all night.
- synonyms:
- able
- antonyms:
- incapable
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| related words: |
expert |
| derivation: |
capably (adv.) |
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