Meaning
When you can do something.
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Word origin
From Old French able, based on Latin habilis, meaning easy to handle or fit for a task.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- able
Examples
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"Able" means you can do something because you have the power, skill, or chance. We often use it with "to", as in "able to read". It has a similar meaning to the word "can".
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 3: able, begin, behind and 7 more words.