able

adjective
[L4480]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : able
  • comparative : abler
  • superlative : ablest

Senses

  • having means, capacity, or qualification
  • having inherent physical or mental ability

able

verb
[L1379917]

Forms

  • simple present : able
  • simple present, singular, third person : ables
  • simple past : abled
  • present participle : abling
  • past participle : abled

Senses

  • to capacitate, make capable, endow with sufficient strength