B1adjectiveeducationwork
US/ˈeɪ.bəl/
UK/ˈeɪ.bəl/
having the skill, time, money or chance to do something
In context
Will you be able to finish the report before Friday?
After six months of lessons, she was able to talk with customers in English.
I wasn't able to sleep because of the noise from the street.
Words that go with able
adjective + preposition
- able to affordFew young people are able to afford a flat in the city center.
verb + preposition
- be able toYou will be able to check your score online tomorrow.
adverb + adjective
- no longer ableHe was no longer able to work after the accident.
- better ableStudents who sleep well are better able to focus in class.
- fully ableShe is fully able to manage the team on her own.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I will can come tomorrow.Correct: I will be able to come tomorrow.
Incorrect:
She is able speak three languages.Correct: She is able to speak three languages.