Meaning & use
capable
Having the ability, skill, or qualities necessary to do something effectively.
See it in a sentence
She is a capable manager who handles even the most difficult clients with ease.
The old car is still capable of reaching speeds over a hundred miles per hour.
A note on using this word
Capable is usually followed by 'of,' as in 'capable of doing something,' to specify the ability being described.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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