capable
/ˈkeɪpəbəl/
English B2 · Upper-intermediateadjectiveDescribing things
capable (adjective) means having the ability to do something.
Persian: توانا
Meaning of capable
| Word | capable |
|---|---|
| Definition | having the ability to do something |
| Persian | توانا |
| Pronunciation | /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
She is capable of running a whole company.
او توانایی ادارهی یک شرکت کامل را دارد.
Word forms of capable
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | capable |
| noun | capability |
Synonyms of capable
able, competent
Opposites of capable
incapable
Common phrases with capable
- capable of
- highly capable
- a capable leader
Related English words
adequateenough in quantity or good enough in quality · B2cautiouscareful to avoid danger or mistakes · B2complexmade of many parts and difficult to understand · B2flexibleable to change or be changed easily to suit new conditions · B2genuinereal and true, not false or pretended · B2reliableable to be trusted to do what is expected · B2significantlarge or important enough to be noticed · B2compellingso interesting or convincing that you cannot ignore it · C1
Questions about capable
What does capable mean?
capable (adjective) means having the ability to do something.
What is the Persian meaning of capable?
capable means توانا in Persian.
What level is the word capable?
capable is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for capable?
Words close in meaning to capable include able, competent.
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