Definition of "able" []

• Having sufficient power or resources to accomplish something: a singer able to reach high notes; a detergent able to remove stains. (adjective)
• Usage Problem Susceptible to action or treatment: The brakes were able to be fixed. (adjective)
• Especially capable or talented. (adjective)

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• "[The words are on the board in this form: love + able, care + less.] “The suffix _able_ begins with the vowel _a_; therefore when it is added to the word _love_ the final silent _e_ is dropped, and the word is spelled _lovable_.”"
• "I signed on as able seaman -- _able_ seaman 'cause I was a fishing chap an 'had me Royal Naval Reserve ticket -- aboard the"
• "England what it is, -- able to subdue the earth, _able to domineer over Catholics."