able
способный
having the skill or power to do something
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She is capable of handling difficult tasks.
She is qualified for the position.
able to do a job well enough; having the required ability
He is a competent teacher.
good at doing something because of practice and ability
She is a skillful driver.
naturally very good at something
He is a talented musician.
very good and experienced at doing something, especially a skill
She is proficient in English.
This medicine is effective against pain.
suitable or in good physical condition
He is fit to work after the injury.
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В чем разница в английском между able, capable, qualified и competent
Able — просто «может»; capable — справится со сложным; qualified — подходит по требованиям; competent — делает работу нормально.
В чем разница в английском между big, large, huge и sizable
Разница между big, large, huge и sizable: что выбрать для размера, числа, суммы, проблемы и «огромного» масштаба.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
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able meaning: what does it mean?
having the skill or power to do something
able pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
able is pronounced as /ˈeɪbəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
able definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She is able to solve the problem quickly. Translation: Она способна быстро решить проблему.
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