Pronunciation

/kəˈpæbl/

Definitions

Adjective

• Meaning: Having the ability, skill, or power to do something; competent or proficient. For example: “The robot is capable of performing complex tasks.”
• Antonyms: Incapable, Incompetent, Unskilled

Verb

• Meaning: Be able to do or accomplish something; have the capacity or potential to perform an action. For example: “She is capable of learning a new language quickly.”
• Antonyms: Unable, Incapable, Incapitated

Phrases

• “Be capable of” expresses the ability to do something. For example: “He is capable of solving complex math problems.”
• “Capable person” refers to someone who has the necessary skills or abilities. For example: “She’s a highly capable manager.”
• “Not capable of” negates the ability, like “He isn’t capable of lifting that heavy weight.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She is a highly capable musician, able to play multiple instruments.”
• Verb: “After months of training, he became capable of running a marathon.”
• Adverb: “She demonstrated her capable management by handling the crisis efficiently.”

Synonyms

• Able
• Competent
• Proficient
• Skilled
• Capable-bodied
• Potent
• Effective

Antonyms

• Incapable
• Incompetent
• Unskilled
• powerless
• Unfit
• Unqualified