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According to WordNet, the adjective "able" has 4 sense(s).

300306663 having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; "able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings".

300001740 (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "able to swim"; "she was able to program her computer"; "we were at last able to buy a car"; "able to get a grant for the project".

301017439 having a strong healthy body; "an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army".

300510348 have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable".


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