as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
looking for an able and reliable assistant
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of able
The Health Department was able to take on the MPS workload at that point because the cases were relatively minimal throughout the rest of the city that early in the year, Weber said.
—
Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
In recent years, online scammers and thieves have been able to extract significant personal information from a boarding pass, even if the confirmation number is obscured.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
The two were able to team up for a split second to get Nia Jax out of the way.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
According to the proposal, students would not be able to receive both a workforce Pell grant and a regular Pell grant, and the workforce Pell would contribute to a student’s lifetime Pell grant maximum, which is typically about six years of coursework.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for able
Recent Examples of Synonyms for able
Adjective
-
Moist soil is important; however, areas where moisture accumulates during the winter are not suitable as this will make the tubers rot.—
-
Each piece has a sturdy coated iron frame that’s rust-resistant and suitable for year-round outdoor exposure, while the chairs are covered in a quick-drying breathable fabric that’s fade- and UV-resistant.—
Adjective
-
The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
-
At the plate, Story went from one of the worst qualified hitters in the sport in May to now leading American League shortstops in home runs (15) and runs batted in (57).—
Adjective
-
In their wins against Arsenal in the UCL semis and Inter Milan in the final, this young, balanced roster looked capable of piling up several trophies in the years to come.—
-
Those engines are capable of running on diesel, kerosene or jet-A fuel.—
Adjective
-
Brosnahan is competent, if too much of a stock character in the Planet offices—and wonderfully layered in her domestic scenes with Corenswet—but is swallowed entirely when Lois is meant to move the plot forward.—
-
But his biggest appeal comes from being a legit center fielder with a competent bat, a combination that’s often hard to find at the deadline.—
Adjective
-
The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.—
-
My hope is that in the next year or two the Heat can open up the roster and have the dollars to get one or two really good players to complement Bam and Tyler Herro and hopefully Kel’el Ware. – Joel, Fort Lauderdale.—
Cite this Entry
“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share