Capable
Adjective 🎵 2 Syllables (cap · ab · le)
CAPABLE
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📖 Definitions & Word Senses
1 Core Meaning🔍 Difference Between Similar Words
Capable vs. Able
While Capable and Able share similar meanings, 'Capable' is more commonly used in early elementary lessons.
💬 Example Sentences in Stories
🤝 Words That Go Together (Collocations)
Common word combinations kids encounter in storybooks:
🎭 Fun Phrases & Idioms
📝 Word Forms & Grammar Tenses
| Base Adjective | capable |
| Comparative (-er) | capabler |
| Superlative (-est) | capablest |
| Adverb Form (-ly) | capablely |
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🔤 Phonics & Word Family
Belongs to: -able Family
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🌟 Similar Words (Synonyms)
⚡ Opposite Words (Antonyms)
💡 Grammar & Usage Tips
- Descriptive Modifier: Place directly before nouns (*a capable friend*) or after linking verbs (*is capable*).
- Grade Alignment: Recommended for foundational reading in Grade-2.
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- Spelling Check: Sound out each phoneme (onset and coda) carefully when writing this word in spelling tests.
🏛️ Etymology & Word Origin
ORIGIN: Old English & Anglo-Saxon tradition
Preserved through centuries of English storytelling, children's rhymes, and schoolbook readers to describe foundational concepts in daily life.
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🔍 Related Kids Words
Good enough to meet the needed standard, such as a homework assignment that passes or food you can safely eat.
Able to be given away freely as a gift or charitable donation to someone who needs it.
Easy to trick, fool, or cheat because you believe everything people tell you without checking.
To give someone the power, tools, or time they need to do something, like helping them ride a bike.
Something that is not certain, meaning people can debate it or look at it in more than one way.
Able to be stated clearly as true or officially confirmed to be correct.