capable - Simple English Wiktionary (original) (raw)
capable is on the Academic Word List.
- IPA (key): /ˈkeɪpəbl̩/
- Hyphenation: ca‧pa‧ble
| Positive capable | Comparative more capable | Superlative most capable |
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- If someone or something is capable of something, they can do it.
This system is capable of providing food for about 400 people.
I'm quite capable of looking after myself and I don't need you to tell me how. - If someone is capable, they can do a particular thing well.
I'm confident I can leave everything in your capable hands.
I may be young but I can assure you I'm quite capable.