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- [key-puh-buh l]
- /ˈkeɪ pə bəl/
- /ˈkeɪ.pə.bl̩/
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- [key-puh-buh l]
- /ˈkeɪ pə bəl/
Definitions of capably word
- adjective capably having power and ability; efficient; competent: a capable instructor. 1
- idioms capably capable of, having the ability or capacity for: a man capable of judging art. open to the influence or effect of; susceptible of: a situation capable of improvement. predisposed to; inclined to: capable of murder. 1
- noun capably In a capable manner. 1
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Origin of capably
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Late Latin capābilis roomy, apparently equivalent to cap(āx) roomy + -ābilis able; see capacity
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Parts of speech for Capably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
capably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
capably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for capably
adv capably
- competently — having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch.
- adroitly — expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
- sufficiently — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- satisfactorily — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
adverb capably
- proficiently — well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
- adeptly — very skilled; proficient; expert: an adept juggler.
- ably — Ably means skilfully and successfully.
- efficiently — performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort; having and using requisite knowledge, skill, and industry; competent; capable: a reliable, efficient assistant.
- capably — having power and ability; efficient; competent: a capable instructor.
Antonyms for capably
adv capably
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- unequally — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
- unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
adverb capably
- ineptly — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
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