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able

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Synonyms & Antonyms of able

having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance

looking for an able and reliable assistant

Synonyms for able

capable,
competent,
equal,
fit,
good,
qualified,
suitable

Words Related to able

accomplished,
ace,
adept,
experienced,
expert,
master,
masterful,
masterly,
practiced
(also practised),
proficient,
seasoned,
skilled,
skillful,
veteran

overqualified

prepared,
schooled,
trained

apt,
ready,
willing

all-around
(also all-round),
protean,
versatile

Phrases Synonymous with able

on the ball

Near Antonyms for able

inexperienced,
inexpert,
unseasoned,
unskilled,
unskillful

unprepared,
unschooled,
untrained

beginning,
green,
new,
raw,
untested,
untried

Antonyms for able

incompetent,
inept,
poor,
unfit,
unfitted,
unqualified

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“Able.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/able. Accessed 14 Jun. 2021.

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