able
ADJECTIVE
/eɪbəl/
4 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A
able is a valid 4-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1B3L1E1
1 + 3 + 1 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING
What does able mean?
ADJECTIVE · 4 SENSES
1
Having a strong healthy body.
“an able seaman”
“every able-bodied young man served in the army”
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2
Have the skills and qualifications to do things well.
“able teachers”
“a capable administrator”
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3
Having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity.
“able to learn”
“human beings are able to walk on two feet”
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4
(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something.
“able to swim”
“she was able to program her computer”
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