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Capable Thing People I Police Capably Adjective Ability

word capable
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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