B1 adjective
capable
/ˈkeɪpəbəl/
- Meaning
- able to do something well; having the ability for something
- Example
- "She's capable of doing much better."
- Similar & related words
- ablecompetentskilledcapabilityincapable
- How to use it
- As an adjective, "capable" describes a noun — it goes before the noun ("a capable idea") or after "be/seem/become" ("it seems capable"). Practice it by describing something real around you right now.
- Common mistake
- Say 'capable of doing' — never 'capable to do': 'capable of running fast', not 'capable to run'.