able · adjective /ˈeɪ.bəl/
Word family
Nouns: ability, disability, inability
Adjectives: able, unable, disabled
Verbs: enable, disable
Adverbs: ably
be able to do sth
A2 to have the ability to do something or the possibility of doing something
Dictionary examples:
He'll be able to help you.
Will she be able to do the work?
I'm sorry that I wasn't able to call you yesterday.
It's so wonderful being able to see the ocean from my window.
Learner example:
I will be able to go to your house next Friday. (Key English Test; A2; Japanese)
able
C2 smart or good at doing something
Dictionary example:
She's a very able student.
Learner example:
They contend that this will lead to better grades, better results in key stage test[s], and a more able work force. (International English Language Testing System; C2; Hebrew)
