ably

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adverb
  1. in an able manner; with skill or ability; competently.

Origin of ably

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First recorded in 1350–1400, ably is from the Middle English word abelli.See able, -ly

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Other definitions for -ably (2 of 2)

-ably

  1. a suffix combining -able and -ly that forms adverbs corresponding to adjectives ending in -able: commendably; dependably; tolerably.

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British Dictionary definitions for ably

ably

/ (ˈeɪblɪ) /


adverb
  1. in a competent or skilful manner

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