Analysis Complete

able

/ able /
adjective/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

adjective Sense 1
(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"
Opposites:
unable not able
adjective satellite Sense 2
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"
Similar:
capable
adjective satellite Sense 3
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"
Similar:
competent
adjective satellite Sense 4
having a strong healthy body
"an able seaman"
"every able-bodied young man served in the army"
Similar:
fit healthy
Semantic Complexity
72%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
4
Total Relationships
6
Times Searched
1
Relationship Distribution

Word Relationship Graph

Synonyms Antonyms Hypernyms Hyponyms

Related Words

unable not able capable competent fit healthy