capable
US /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
Definition
(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
She is a capable manager who can lead large teams well.
Word Family
Synonyms
- competentproperly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
- proficienthaving or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
- qualifiedprove capable or fit; meet requirements
Collocations
- Easy capable of doing hard workdescribing capable of doing hard work ((usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability)
- Medium highly capable executive secretarydescribing highly capable executive secretary (to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect)
- Hard leave affairs in capable handsto leave affairs in capable hands, meaning to go away from a place
- Very Hard capable of unspeakable treacherydescribing capable of unspeakable treachery ((usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability)
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