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You are capable of learning this skill.
What does Capable mean?
Able to do something well.
Dictionary definition
Having the ability, skill, or potential to do something successfully.
Example sentences
Capable in a sentence
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She is capable of leading the team meeting.
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With support and practice, students feel more capable each week.
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What does capable mean?
Capable means having the ability, skill, or potential to do something successfully.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to capable?
Able is close in meaning to capable in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to capable?
Incapable gives a useful opposite or contrast to capable.
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Capable
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kay · puh · bul · strongest beat: kay
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WordCapable.
Partadjective.
MeaningCapable means Able to do something well.
ExampleExample: You are capable of learning this skill.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kay · puh · bul
- Strongest beat
- kay
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kay.
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Synonyms
Words like Capable
ableUse for having enough skill or power to do something.
competentUse for being skilled and effective in a task.
Antonyms
Opposite words
incapableUse when ability is not sufficient yet.
unableUse when someone cannot do something right now.
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Capable word family
Base word
capable
noun
capability
The ability to do something effectively.
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Hint for students
Capable means able to do something well enough. It shows skill or readiness.
Common mix-up
Capable is not the same as certain. Capable means able to do something; certain means sure about something.
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Write one sentence that shows capable without using the word capable. Model sentence: After practicing, he could fix the bike without help. Clue words: after practicing, could fix, without help Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show someone has the ability to do the task?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'Jada is capable of solving the problem by herself.' Why does capable fit better than careless?
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