capable
adjective
having power and ability; efficient; competent.
capably
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a word derived from
capable.
Example Sentences
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Plenty of older lawmakers continue to capably serve; in some cases, seniority can make them more effective advocates for their constituents.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
For much of his career in the theater, John Leguizamo has had the stage to himself—and filled it capably.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2025
The band famously thrived after the death of its original lead singer and capably replaced the late founding guitarist Malcolm Young with his nephew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2025
But if he doesn’t, the club will have a much simpler fall-back plan, capable of sliding him over to second base, which he has handled more capably in recent seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2025
Like Olympic medals and tennis trophies, all they signified was that the owner had done something of no benefit to anyone more capably than everyone else.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
