able able /ˈeɪbl/

adjective

1. () (usually followed by 'to') having the necessary means, skill, know-how or authority to do something  ( able )
   (usually followed by 'to') having the necessary means, skill, know-how or authority to do something
    Able to swim
   able to swim
    She was able to program her computer
   she was able to program her computer
    We were at last able to buy a car
   we were at last able to buy a car
    Able to get a grant for the project
   able to get a grant for the project
   
2. () Have the skills and qualifications to do things well  ( capable , able )
   have the skills and qualifications to do things well
    Able teachers
   able teachers
    A capable administrator
   a capable administrator
    Children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
   children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
   
3. () Having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity  ( able )
   having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
    Able to learn
   able to learn
    Human beings are able to walk on two feet
   human beings are able to walk on two feet
    Superman is able to leap tall buildings
   Superman is able to leap tall buildings
   
4. Having a strong healthy body  ( able , able-bodied )
   having a strong healthy body
    An able seaman
   an able seaman
    Every able-bodied young man served in the army
   every able-bodied young man served in the army