˜yÐÄvlog

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ably

1

[ ey-blee ]

adverb

  1. in an able manner; with skill or ability; competently.

-ably

2
  1. a suffix combining -able and -ly that forms adverbs corresponding to adjectives ending in -able: commendably; dependably; tolerably .

ably

/ ˈ±ðɪ²ú±ôɪ /

adverb

  1. in a competent or skilful manner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ably1

First recorded in 1350–1400, ably is from the Middle English word abelli. See able, -ly

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