American English
/ˈeɪ.bl̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Having the skill, strength, time, or opportunity to do something.
Practice out loudHaving the skill, strength, time, or opportunity to do something.
I am able to work from home.
Will you be able to come tomorrow?
This adjective usually needs be: be able to do something. Do not use able to by itself.
be able to do something · be able to help · be able to afford something · be able to work
be able to + verb
Skilled and effective at a job or activity.
She is an able manager.
He proved to be an able speaker.
an able leader · an able manager · an able lawyer
an able + noun
to have the skill, strength, time, or opportunity to do something
Are you able to drive tonight?
Use able after be, usually before to + verb.