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be able to

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /bi ˈeɪbəl tə/

be able to means: To have the skill, strength, or chance needed to do something.

verb

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To have the skill, strength, or chance needed to do something.

  • I am able to swim.
  • He was able to fix the bike himself.
  • Will you be able to come tomorrow?

How to use it: be able to + verb (She is able to read simple stories.)

Similar words: can

Opposites: be unable to

Common phrases: be able to swim, be able to help, be able to go

Questions about be able to

What does be able to mean?

To have the skill, strength, or chance needed to do something.

What is be able to in other languages?

Türkçe: yapabilmek · Español: poder · Français: pouvoir · Deutsch: können · Italiano: potere · 日本語: できる

How do you pronounce be able to?

It is pronounced /bi ˈeɪbəl tə/.

How do you use be able to in a sentence?

I am able to swim. He was able to fix the bike himself.

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