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ability

/əˈbɪləti/
a · bil · i · ty ə · ˈbɪl · ə · ti
English Definition
n. the power or skill to do something
中文释义
能力
Significado en Español
habilidad, capacidad
한국어 뜻
능력
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khả năng
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Example Sentence

She has the ability to solve problems quickly.

她有很强的解决问题的能力。

Synonyms
skill capability talent
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “ability”:

  1. A weakness
  2. B skill
  3. C ignorance
  4. D laziness
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B — skill. “ability” means n. the power or skill to do something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She has the ______ to solve difficult math problems very quickly.

  1. A weakness
  2. B ability
  3. C failure
  4. D refusal
Show answer

B — ability. “ability” means n. the power or skill to do something

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Common questions about “ability”

What does “ability” mean?

ability — n. the power or skill to do something. In Chinese: 能力.

How do you pronounce “ability”?

ability is pronounced /əˈbɪləti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: a · bil · i · ty.

How do you use “ability” in a sentence?

She has the ability to solve problems quickly. (她有很强的解决问题的能力。)

What are synonyms for “ability”?

skill, capability, talent — all close in meaning to ability (n. the power or skill to do something).

Is “ability” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. ability appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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