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ably

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of ably

in a skillful or expert manner

ably maneuvered the boat up to the dock

Synonyms of ably

adeptly, adroitly, artfully, capably, competently, consummately, deftly, expertly, masterfully, masterly, proficiently, skillfully, well

Words Related to ably

aptly, fluently

cleanly, cleverly, dexterously, neatly, nimbly

easily, facilely, handily

Near Antonyms of ably

awkwardly, clumsily, crudely

Antonyms of ably

amateurishly, artlessly, incapably, incompetently, inefficiently, ineptly, inexpertly, poorly, unskillfully

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