Able Definition & Meaning
able
- adjective
- (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "able to swim"; "she was able to program her computer"; "we were at last able to buy a car"; "able to get a grant for the project"
- have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
- having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; "able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"
- having a strong healthy body; "an able seaman"; "every able- bodied young man served in the army"
"Able" in song lyrics
See how able is used in real songs:
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"Perfecter of the faith, wait, is He great? Let me demonstrate, I'm able"
Ambassador — Selah -
"I guess you ain't able"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Dubee — Fly Like a Bird -
"Back and forth to sacrifice but be always willin and able?"
Arsonists — Millionaire
Words that rhyme with able
Usage tips for "able"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "able" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for able to find words that pair well.