Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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capable | No | Yes | No | No |
able | No | Yes | No | No |
capable (adjective) | able (adjective) |
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(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability | (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something |
(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for | having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity |
having the requisite qualities for | have the skills and qualifications to do things well |
have the skills and qualifications to do things well | having a strong healthy body |
possibly accepting or permitting |