What is "able" used for?

Able, capable, competent all mean possessing adequate power for doing something. Able implies power equal to effort required: able to finish in time. Capable implies power to meet or fulfill ordinary requirements: a capable worker.

What is the difference between -able and -ible?

The suffixes -able and -ible both mean capable of or suitable for, but we treat them differently. The most important difference is that -able is a living suffix, meaning we can affix it to virtually any verb without using a hyphen, while -ible is not used to make new words. Which word has a suffix?

What are some synonyms for "able"?

Here is one of the definitions for a word that uses all the unscrambled letters: To make able; to enable; to strengthen. To vouch for. Fit; adapted; suitable. Is Able a Scrabble Word?

What is an example of someone who is "able"?

Able is an adjective that describes the ability to do a particular thing, like your friend who's able to ride a motorcycle and your dog that's able to roll over on command. It can also mean very skilled or capable, as when you describe your sister as an able tap dancer.