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able Synonyms

Another word for able

Choosing another word for able depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something (typically used predicatively with a following infinitive).

Usage Example

"Will you be capable to attend the conference in Chicago next month?"

Strongest
capable
Strong
free
fit
ready
Weak
equipped
prepared
qualified

• adjective (Context 2)

Having considerable skill, proficiency, intelligence, or competence in a particular field or endeavor.

Usage Example

"The board appointed an capable negotiator to resolve the longstanding contract dispute."

Strongest
capable
competent
skilled
proficient
Strong
skillful
accomplished
adept
talented
adroit
deft

Opposites of able

The opposite of able shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unable
incompetent
inept
incapable
unskilled
powerless
ineffectual
unqualified
See all opposites of able

• Nearby Words

abiu
abjectly
ablaze
able
abled
ableism
ableist

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Able. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/able
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