word | capable |
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definition | adjective If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it. He appeared hardly capable of conducting a coherent conversation. The kitchen is capable of catering for several hundred people. I had no hesitation in calling the police because I realised he was capable of murder. Someone who is capable has the skill or qualities necessary to do a particular thing well, or is able to do most things well. She's a very capable speaker. Sam was a highly capable manager. Happily it was all dealt with very capably by the police and security people. |
inflections | capably |
cefr-level | B2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b2
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