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ABLY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does ably mean?

• ABLY (adverb)
The adverb ABLY has 1 sense:

1. in a competent capable manner

Familiarity information: ABLY used as an adverb is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• ABLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In a competent capable manner

Synonyms:

ably; aptly; capably; competently; with competence

Context example:

they worked competently

Pertainym:

able (have the skills and qualifications to do things well)

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