capable
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,889 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 9,481 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- (usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability capable of winningcapable of hard work
- possibly accepting or permitting also: open, subject a passage capable of misinterpretationopen to interpretation
- (followed by “of”) having the temperament or inclination for no one believed her capable of murder
- having the requisite qualities for also: adequate to, equal to, up to equal to the taskthe work isn't up to the standard I require
- have the skills and qualifications to do things well also: able able teachersa capable administrator
capable in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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And I who believed you capable of appreciating such devotion as mine!
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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But there would be no people capable of the calculation at Mallowe.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1
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His face was only capable of producing one expression--a shaggy weather-beaten fierceness.
Barlasch of the Guard · Henry Seton Merriman · Chapter 1
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If he is still capable of some emotion, he is a good man.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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I saw now that I loved her as I had not dreamed myself capable of loving.
The Little Nugget · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1