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“Abel” or “Able”

abel / able are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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abel EY·b·ah·l

  • nounNorwegian mathematician (1802-1829).
  • noun(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Abel was killed by Cain.

able EY·b·ah·l

  • adjective(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something.
  • adjectivehave the skills and qualifications to do things well.
  • adjectivehaving inherent physical or mental ability or capacity.
  • adjectivehaving a strong healthy body.
Usage

Examples in context

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“abel”

  • |Win || 6-0 ||align=left|Benito Abel Ruiz
  • …those supplies to expand their Abel Township base and unlock more
  • …a cadet branch descended from Abel of Denmark received Southern Jutland…
  • …benefit the base camp of Abel Township.
  • …Marco van Basten, Gabriel Batistuta, Abel Balbo, Vincenzo Montella (7), Antonio…
  • Ormerod – Paul Abel Ormerod (born 1969)
  • Dr Abel Hendy Jones Greenidge – Writer…
  • Yves Abel, label: Naxos
  • …player's arrival and acceptance at Abel Township and Abel's rivalry with…
  • Radio Abel – a radio station from…

“able”

  • …host to become an immortal able to harness energy, until the…
  • …software and system house being able to offer services to all
  • …years before Bell Labs was able to put Espenschied's device in…
  • …government in Damascus, Nasr was able to keep his internal enemies…
  • Ikargen is able to dodge multiple attacks with…
  • …appearing in holograms, Armage is able to transmit his energy for…
  • Valdemar is able to receive a monthly pension…
  • She is able to be revived from any…
  • …says that she is also able to "trash" President Lula due…
  • …Neto says that he is able to "trash" President Lula.

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