Able vs. Ability
Difference Between Able and Ability
Ableadjective
Easy to use.
Abilitynoun
(obsolete) Suitableness.
Ableadjective
Suitable; competent.
Abilitynoun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly.This wood has the ability to fight off insects, fungus, and mold for a considerable time.Ableadjective
Liable to.
Abilitynoun
The legal wherewithal to act.
Ableadjective
Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
Abilitynoun
Physical power.
Ableadjective
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from.
I’ll see you as soon as I’m able.With that obstacle removed, I am now able to proceed with my plan.I’m only able to visit you when I have other work here.That cliff is able to be climbed.Abilitynoun
(archaic) Financial ability.
Ableadjective
Having the physical strength; robust; healthy.
After the past week of forced marches, only half the men are fully able.Abilitynoun
(uncountable) A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
Ableadjective
(obsolete) Rich; well-to-do.
He was born to an able family.Abilitynoun
(countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.
They are persons of ability, who will go far in life.She has an uncanny ability to defuse conflict.Ableadjective
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence.
The chairman was also an able sailor.Abilitynoun
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
Ableadjective
(law) Legally qualified or competent.
He is able to practice law in six states.Abilitynoun
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done;
danger heightened his powers of discriminationAbleadjective
(nautical) Capable of performing all the requisite duties; as an able seaman.
Ableverb
To make ready.
Ableverb
To make capable; to enable.
Ableverb
To dress.
Ableverb
To give power to; to reinforce; to confirm.
Ableverb
To vouch for; to guarantee.
Ablenoun
The letter "A".Wp
Ableadjective
(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something;
able to swimshe was able to program her computerwe were at last able to buy a carable to get a grant for the projectAbleadjective
have the skills and qualifications to do things well;
able teachersa capable administratorchildren as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependableAbleadjective
having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity;
able to learnhuman beings are able to walk on two feetSuperman is able to leap tall buildingsAbleadjective
having a strong healthy body;
an able seamanevery able-bodied young man served in the army
