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ably

/ˈeɪ.bli/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.67 in modern English

Syllables
ably
IPA
/ˈeɪ.bli/
9
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In an able manner; with great ability.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English abeliche, abelyche, abilliche, abliche; equivalent to able + -ly.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈeɪ.bli/

Inflected Forms

more ably (comparative) most ably (superlative)

Synonyms

competently aptly capably

Questions

How do you pronounce ably?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪ.bli/.
What does ably mean?
In an able manner; with great ability.
Where does ably come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce ably

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