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cap·a·ble

capable

 
 
pronunciation:
keI p bl
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having the skill or power to do what is needed.
I know a capable mechanic who can fix your car.
synonyms:
able, competent, qualified
antonyms:
incapable, incompetent
similar words:
adept, apt, clever, effective, ingenious, knowledgeable, on the ball, skillful, smart
definition 2: able to; ready for (usually followed by "of").
I am capable of staying up all night.
synonyms:
able
antonyms:
incapable
derivation: capably (adv.)
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