able to do something
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Meaning · English
Having the skill or capability to perform a task
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
có kỹ năng hoặc khả năng thực hiện một nhiệm vụ
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Literally: having ability to do
Register: neutral
Examples
She is able to speak three languages
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “able to do something” mean?
Having the skill or capability to perform a task Literally: having ability to do
Is “able to do something” formal or informal?
able to do something is generally neutral.