Synonyms for able

Adjective

1. able (vs. unable)

usage: (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "able to swim"; "she was able to program her computer"; "we were at last able to buy a car"; "able to get a grant for the project"

2. able, capable, competent (vs. incompetent)

usage: have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"

3. able, capable (vs. incapable)

usage: having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; "able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"

4. able, able-bodied, fit (vs. unfit), healthy

usage: having a strong healthy body; "an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army"