Able

  • 31able — adj. able to + inf. (she was not able to reach him) USAGE NOTE: In passive constructions, able is replaced by the verb can: he cannot be reached. * * * [ eɪb(ə)l] able to + inf. (USAGE NOTE: In passive constructions, able is replaced by the verb… …

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  • 32able — adjective 1 be able to do sth a) to have the skill, strength, knowledge etc to do something: I ve always wanted to be able to speak Japanese. b) to be able to do something because the situation makes it possible for you to do it: Despite his… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 33able — /ˈeɪbəl / (say aybuhl) adjective (abler, ablest) 1. having sufficient power, strength, or qualifications; qualified: she is ready, willing, and able. 2. exhibiting outstanding abilities: an able minister. 3. showing talent or knowledge: an able… …

  • 34able — a|ble W1S1 [ˈeıbəl] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin habilis skillful , from habere to have ] 1.) be able to do sth a) to have the skill, strength, knowledge etc needed to do something ▪ I ve always wanted to be able to speak… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 35able */*/*/ — UK [ˈeɪb(ə)l] / US adjective Word forms able : adjective able comparative abler superlative ablest intelligent or good at doing something She is a very able driver. an academically able child • be able to do something …

    English dictionary

  • 36able*/*/*/ — [ˈeɪb(ə)l] adj intelligent, or good at doing something • be able to do sth used for saying that it is possible for someone to do something[/ex] I don t know if I ll be able to come.[/ex] I d love to be able to sing like you.[/ex] Word family:… …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 37-able —  1. In adding this suffix to a verb, the general rule is to drop a silent e (livable, lovable) except after a soft g (manageable) or sibilant c (peaceable). When a verb ends with a consonant and a y (justify, indemnify) change the y to i before… …

    Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors

  • 38ABLE — Die Abkürzung ABLE bedeutet: Active Networks at Bell Labs Agent Building and Learning Environment Association for Better Living and Education Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises Association of Black Law Enforcers Able bezeichnet: den… …

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  • 39Able 1 — Pioneer 0 Pioneer 0 Caractéristiques Organisation DOD Domaine Observation lunaire Masse 38,1 kg Lancement …

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  • 40Able 2 — Pioneer 1 Pioneer 1 Caractéristiques Organisation NASA Domaine Observation lunaire Masse 34,2 kg Lancement …

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