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able
able S1 W1 /ˈeɪbəl/ adjective
 Word Family: noun: abilityinability, disability; adjective: ableunable, disabled; verb: enabledisable; adverb: ably
 Date: 1300-1400
 Language: Old French
 Origin: Latin habilis 'skillful', from habere 'to have'
1. be able to do something
  a. to have the skill, strength, knowledge etc needed to do something:
    I’ve always wanted to be able to speak Japanese.
  b. to be in a situation in which it is possible for you to do something:
    I’d like to do more gardening, but I never seem able to find the time.
    I haven’t been able to read that report yet.
2. clever or good at doing something:
    one of my more able students