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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±đÉȘČú±ôÉȘ /

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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˜yĐÄvlog 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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Example Sentences

And what’s more, he could do this in mainstream films made to be enjoyed by wide audiences just as ably as he could in smaller features, playing peculiar supporting roles.

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Many Lebanese consider Hezbollah more capable than the army and credit it with driving out Israeli forces in 2006 and for ably defending Lebanon until 2023.

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Hancock throws out broad questions about autonomy, pleasure and choice that Thatcher would be ably capable of grappling with onscreen, but “Companion” doesn’t care to begin answering them.

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“But Trump’s delay tactics, ably assisted by the Supreme Court have thwarted legal justice,” Sample said.

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Vance ably demonstrated his partisan credentials when he wrote on X that the shooting was Democrats’ fault and “not just some isolated incident.”

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