Synonyms for able
Another word for able is capable, competent or able-bodied. Below are 4 synonyms across 4 senses, with antonyms.
Also searched as: abler, ables, ablest.
1. adjective: (usually followed by ‘to’) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
Antonyms
- unable synonyms
2. adjective: have the skills and qualifications to do things well
- capable synonyms
- competent synonyms
3. adjective: having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
- capable synonyms
4. adjective: having a strong healthy body
- able-bodied
- fit synonyms
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Questions people ask
What is another word for able?
You can say capable, competent, able-bodied or fit instead of able. Which one fits depends on the sense; the first sense above means "(usually followed by ‘to’) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something".
What is the opposite of able?
The opposite of able is unable.
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