Definition: 1. Having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something. 2. To have the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something. 3. Intelligent; good at something.
Use 'able' in a sentence:
1. Will you be able to cure him, Doctor?
2. It was lucky for us that we were able to go.
3. We are always pleased to be able to help.
4. You'll be able to read in peace.
5. She'd love to be able to play the piano.
6. They were able to come and go at will.
7. The company says they're able to keep pricing competitive.
8. They'll be able to go up to Washington midweek.
9. Someone earning an income in the50% range in Detroit may not be able to afford even a small house in Los Angeles.
10. I've never been able to work her out.
11. The materials used have to be able to withstand high temperatures.
12. We ought to be able to manage it between us.
13. Would Mark be able to help? It's just a thought.
14. We should be able to sell the house at a profit.
15. Have you been able to switch your shift with anyone?
16. He is an able, right-minded, and religious man.
17. Will you be able to come?
18. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting.
19. She'll be able to put her languages to good use in her new job.
20. Religious groups are now able to meet quite openly.
21. Sokagakkai was able to handpick his successor.
22. At work you need to be able to concentrate.
23. A good lawyer might be able to get you off.
24. She was able to keep her head and not panic.
25. We'll be able to assess the competition at the conference.
26. The project schedule control about the theory of the efficient use of the engineering construction, better able to guide the engineering progress schedule, ensure that the project can be completed on time.
27. I have some information you may be able to use.
28. At last they were able to feel secure about the future.
29. She was not able to bear children.
30. I'll never be able to look her in the face again!
31. No one has been able to fill his shoes.
32. I haven't been able to get much work done today.
33. The reforms should give a better chance to the less able children.
34. She was no longer able to wash herself.
35. I won't be able to get away from the office before 7.
36. It helped being able to talk about it.
37. We were able to pick up the BBC World Service.
38. He was able to fulfil himself through his painting.
39. You need to be able to work as part of a team.
40. You'll be able to get a taxi outside the station.
41. You must be able to speak French for this job.
42. These cells are able to reduplicate themselves.
43. She was barely able to stand.
44. Companies must be able to survive in the marketplace.
45. You need to be able to handle pressure in this job.
46. He should be able to lead a perfectly normal life.
47. We aim to help the less able in society to lead an independent life.
48. The army recognized him as an outstandingly able engineer.
49. For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend.
50. Fit people are better able to cope with stress.
51. She was able to command the respect of the class.
52. He's well able to take care of himself.
53. They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force.
