ably

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈeɪ.bli/ See IPA manual

Freq #59520

Meanings

1

adv
In an able manner; with great ability.

Ably done, handled, planned, said.
2

adv
with competence

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Synonyms

2 adv · with competence competently

Etymology

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

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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