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View synonyms for ably

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

/ ˈeɪblɪ /

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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Word 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

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

From Salon

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

Few American politicians have ever been able to tap into so many emotion centers as ably as Trump does—and his dominance style is what pulls it all together.

From Salon

Many people in the industry say the news organizations still have plenty of resources and experience to ably cover major news events in the coming months and years.

Ultimately, it’s the script, ably brought to life by a talented group of actors, that does the work.

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